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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has done nothing but impress during his rookie season. compiling 800 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns through his first 15 NFL games. Last week, he delivered a two-touchdown performance that helped fantasy managers win championships.
However, Reed was banged up in the win over the Vikings in Week 17, putting his Week 18 status in jeopardy. We have the latest update on the Michigan State alum.
Is Reed playing against the Chicago Bears in Week 18? What is his fantasy football outlook if he plays? Let's get into it.
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Jayden Reed Injury Update for Fantasy Football
UPDATE: Reed is officially active for Week 18. With the Packers needing a win to clinch a playoff berth, he should play a full set of snaps in the season finale.
Reed (chest) is questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Christian Watson (hamstring), who has missed the last four games, is also questionable, but he appears to have a better shot at returning in a must-win game for the Packers. Dontayvion Wicks (chest) has a "questionable" tag as well.
Before getting hurt in the Week 17 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Reed had six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns with both Watson and Wicks out. Even if Watson returns to action this weekend, Reed, who we expect to play, will be the most expensive and attractive DFS play.
Jayden Reed Fantasy Football Outlook
Reed has been a touchdown machine in the second half of his first NFL season and has found the end zone seven times in the last seven games. On the flip side, Chicago isn't friendly to opposing wideouts, so all of Green Bay's receivers have some level of bust potential as well.
Ultimately, Reed seems to have the safest floor among Packers' pass-catchers, and he's proven to have no shortage of upside, either. The Packers get into the playoffs with a win, so their starters aren't at risk of being pulled early. Consider Reed a fringe WR2 in this NFC North matchup if he plays.
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