Green Bay offensive spark could arrive soon as Christian Watson returns to practice for the first time since ACL surgery, opening a 21-day window to activate from injured reserve. With Jayden Reed sidelined and Matthew Golden not yet proven, Watson could emerge as a fantasy factor earlier than expected. A waiver-add play becomes plausible if he resurfaces in the lineup before Week 6.

No timetable is set, so fantasy managers should monitor each practice update and clock the activation window. Watson’s involvement would shift targets and could stabilize a Packers aerial attack that has leaned on secondary options to this point.

Chargers Week 5 collapse amplifies injury chaos: Omarion Hampton left late in a walking boot, Mekhi Becton exited with a hand issue after a brief return from concussion protocol, and Rashawn Slater is out for the year at one tackle spot. Joe Alt sprained an ankle, Najee Harris is sidelined for the season, and the backfield depth is thin behind a banged-up line. Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, and Amar Johnson sit in the wings, while questions loom about roster moves and next-week adjustments for Justin Herbert.

Fantasy managers should prepare for a committee-driven backfield and potential increased workload for Herbert as the Chargers lean on depth options and possible signings. Expect more snap share for backups and a watchful eye on practice reports as Philadelphia or other suitors could influence the roster landscape in the coming days.

Herbert and Daniels spark an early showdown as both QBs click in the pocket and on the run, setting up a high-stakes second half. Ladd McConkey breaks a 57-yard punt return for a score that’s wiped out by a running into the kicker penalty, leaving the Chargers with momentum but still chaseable. Luke McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel connect to drive Washington to the edge of the red zone, while Johnston’s big role remains muted by a shifting Chargers defense.

Red-zone efficiency and injury news shape the day: Slater is done for the season, Alt out this week, and Derius Davis sidelined again, nudging the Chargers to lean on Herbert’s improvisation. Daniels battles through a knee brace as Washington trades punches, hoping Croskey-Merritt can punch in a game-changing score. The rookie Omarion Hampton provides a spark for LA, as the game tightens into a critical Week 5 tilt.