Packers Reveal Massive Jayden Reed Injury Update For Week 18

The Green Bay Packers picked up a massive victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. That kept their playoff hopes alive as they head into their Week 18 season finale against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

One of the stars of the Week 17 victory was rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed. With Christian Watson sidelined again because of a hamstring injury suffered on December 3rd against the Kansas City Chiefs, Reed took over as the top option in the passing offense.

It was a role he took to well as Reed caught six passes for 89 yards and two scores in the first half. However, his night was cut short as the Packers pulled him from the game and ruled him out with a rib injury.

This time, it was reaggravated because of a late hit that he received after making a fair catch. During his post-game press conference, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur added an update on the situation.

“He was ruled out,” LaFleur said Sunday night when asked if their first-half lead played a role in pulling Reed. “Matter of fact, I’m not quite sure where we’re at with him. They took him for some tests and CT and scans and all that. We’re hopeful. Hopefully, he’ll be alright for next week. I know if there’s anybody who can get through it, it’s him.” (H/T Heavy)

Reed has recently popped up on the injury report with a rib issue. The Michigan State product will undergo more testing, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has shared that his Week 18 status is in doubt.