Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers still have an outside shot to salvage their season with a playoff berth. The good news is the Packers have standout wide receiver Christian Watson available to keep their hopes alive in Week 17.

Watson was reportedly a true game-time decision and was coming off minimal practice this week due to a nagging hip injury. However, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says Watson is active.

Aaron Rodgers has truly felt the void left behind by his former running mate Davante Adams. While Christian Watson obviously hasn't completely filled in Adams' shoes as a rookie, he has tallied the most touchdowns for the Packers this season with seven. He has done it while being fifth on the team in targets and receptions behind names Rodgers has had years of chemistry with in Allen Lazard, Aaron Jones, and Robert Tonyan.

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Green Bay is operating with next to no margin for error if they hope to make the postseason. It starts with locking in a win against the 12-3 Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 then doubling up with a victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 18. Then they'll need the Washington Commanders to drop one of their next two games for the Packers to sneak in.

Having Christian Watson playing through his injury for both contests will hopefully provide a big boost. The Packers will also have Keisean Nixon available.