With Jayden Reed out for the season, the Green Bay Packers offense has been heavily reliant on Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft, with Jordan Love targeting those three players 60% of the time (93 of his 154 pass attempts). Aside from Watson, Golden, and Reed, Love has targeted the other wide receivers 21 times, resulting in ten receptions for 67 yards. Standout return specialist Skyy Moore is the third-leading receiver at the position with six receptions on 13 targets for 35 yards, showing that the team needs an upgrade.
One player who could upgrade the WR position is Savion Williams. Williams was primarily a gadget player in his rookie season but is dangerous after the catch, excels at contested catches, and could solve their red-zone woes. However, the former third-round pick suffered a high-ankle sprain in the second preseason game, prompting the Packers to place him on injured reserve. As a result, he has missed the first four games but is eligible to return this week.
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The Green Bay Packers see a gadget player return to practice for Week 5
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams (83) catches the ball during the second day of training camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. © Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
During Wednesday’s press conference, Matt LaFleur told the media that Savion Williams will practice on Wednesday, as reported by Wes Hodkiewicz of the team’s website. This would open Williams’s 21-day practice window, giving him three weeks to practice with the team before he becomes eligible to return to the active roster. If he does not practice or is not activated by the Wednesday, October 28 deadline, he will revert to the season-ending injured reserve.
LaFleur also added that Williams has been ramping up with the strength coaches and team doctors, and the team will give him the entire week to determine whether he will play against the Bears. If he is not ready this week, he will likely be available for Week 6 against the Cowboys.
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Oct 19, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Green Bay Packers helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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