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Reed gave the Packers a 14-3 lead with an 18-yard connection with Jordan Love; one of four touchdowns for Love in the contest. He wasn’t a major factor after the trip to the end zone, and it ends a disappointing season for Green Bay and for Reed. He was limited to just seven games in the regular season, and after scoring in the opener, he didn’t find the end zone again until Saturday night. He has one more year left on his contract before becoming a free agent in 2027, and assuming Reed remains with Green Bay, he’s a pretty solid bounceback candidate for the coming campaign.

Reed would be on the FLEX radar, if active, but Packers head coach Matt LaFleur already told reporters that the team plans to rest some starters. We expect the starting slot receiver to be one of them. If active, he would likely play sparingly.

Reed picked up the overwhelming majority of the yards on a 30-yard pass from Malik Willis. The 25-year-old was second among Packers’ receivers in targets behind the six to Christian Watson, but he picked up just 11 yards on his other three receptions. Reed and the Packers will finish off the regular season against the Vikings in Week 18.

Were it not for a 31-yard reception made by Reed in overtime, the third-year receiver would have been looking at an even more underwhelming stat line. Reed saw just three targets in this one, which tied Luke Musgrave for third most on the team. Reed has gone for 35 or fewer yards in two of his three games since returning from injury in, and won’t profile as anything more than a WR4 win Week 17 against the Ravens.

Watson fell victim to friendly fire when he and fellow receiver Jayden Reed collided on a passing play. Both Watson and Reed were injured on the play and went to the sidelines, but Reed returned after missing just one play. Watson was later seen on the sideline with his helmet, so it’s possible he’ll return on the Packers’ next drive.

Reed missed yesterday’s session while tending to a personal matter. After returning today, he will get cleared for Week 16 when the team releases its final injury report. With Christian Watson trending toward playing this week, expect a messy receiver rotation for the Packers, per usual. Reed will be stuck in the WR4 ranks if Watson plays.

Reed is a mid-week addition to the practice report, though not for an injury-related reason. Players tend to play after missing practice for personal reasons, so we aren’t panicking just yet. Assuming he gets back on the field tomorrow, Reed will be good to go as a low-end WR3. If he misses the final session of the week, there will be some risk of him not suiting up versus the Bears.

Reed’s 55 receiving yards tied with Matthew Golden for the team-high on Sunday. The third-year receiver also led the way with six targets, with his longest play coming on a 29-yard catch in the second quarter on a drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown. Reed has now caught nine passes for 86 scoreless yards since returning from a broken collarbone in Week 14. With Christian Watson (chest) at risk of missing Week 16’s game against the Bears, Reed could have a big enough role to make for a reliable FLEX play next week.

Reed and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are ready to rock against the Broncos this week. Both players are forced to play efficiently thanks to the team’s deep receiving corps, but Reed can still be started in the FLEX. Wicks is a bit more volatile, but is capable of making big plays.

Reed is on track to play in a tough matchup against the Broncos this week. The Packers’ slot receiver ran a route on 60.0% of the pass plays last week, which was encouraging. Reed is on the FLEX radar once again, though his target volume is likely capped. Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was also limited.