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During a Packers-Panthers game on Thursday night, Christian Watson caught a 53-yard pass but was severely injured by Panthers defenders Wheatley and Lee III, resulting in a chest injury that required him to be taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures. After undergoing tests at the hospital, Watson returned to play in the second half. Meanwhile, Will Lee III left the game with a hamstring injury and did not return. Prior to his injury, Watson had already led the Packers with six catches and 100 yards in receiving by halftime.

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Christian Watson, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was taken to a hospital with a chest injury during Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The incident occurred after making a 53-yard catch, where he collided hard with two defenders: Will Lee III and another player. Both Watson and Lee were injured, but only Watson went to the hospital for precautionary checks.

Watson returned to Lambeau Field about an hour later after medical tests confirmed no serious internal injuries or bleeding, despite initially spitting blood. He rejoined the game in the third quarter as the Packers extended their lead to 27-10 and eventually won with a final score of 27-19. Watson had six catches for 100 yards before leaving the field, contributing significantly to his team's performance despite the injury scare.

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With 9:19 to play in the second quarter, Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love dropped a 53-yard pass into the bucket for Christian Watson, who made the catch but was hit hard by both Panthers defensive backs Zakee Wheatley and Will Lee III at the Carolina 26-yard line.

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Christian Watson taken to hospital with chest injury in Packers scare · assertive framing

Thursday night’s Packers-Panthers game saw two players exit with injuries on the same play — with one going to the hospital. asserted

one → see → hospital

who → play → line

Watson stayed down on the Lambeau Field grass with his chest facing the sky, while Lee, who had come over the top of the receiver, was also down and holding his left hamstring. asserted

who → stay → hamstring

Watson was eventually able to get up under his own power and was seen walking into an ambulance in the tunnels of Lambeau. asserted

Watson → get → Lambeau

The Packers said he was taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons and was questionable to return with a chest injury. asserted

he → say → injury

At the start of the second half, Prime Video reported Watson was coming back from the hospital after tests cleared him. asserted

tests → report → him

Lee was helped to the sideline by the Carolina staff and was then carted off the field. asserted

Lee → help → field

Watson led the Packers in receiving (six catches, 100 yards) at halftime as Green Bay led 20-10. asserted

Bay → lead → halftime

Thursday marked his third 100-plus yard receiving game of the season. asserted

Thursday → mark → season

Christian Watson taken to hospital with chest injury in Packers scare

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