Wicks was targeted twice but did not catch a pass in Saturday's 24-21 loss to the 49ers.
Wicks entered Saturday's contest on a bit of a hot streak, but he did not make a mark outside of the targets in Green Bay's final game of the season. He did reach the end zone in his team's playoff opener, and over the final six games of the regular season, he averaged 3.7 receptions and 56.8 receiving yards while scoring three times. Every Packers wideout that finished the year on the roster is under contract for 2024, so it's tough to predict what role Wicks will open next season in. However, he made a major mark during his rookie campaign, and he figures to make a push for a starting spot in Year 2.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Finds paydirt in win
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Wicks was targeted twice and caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-32 victory over the Cowboys.
Wicks did not do much in the reception or yardage columns, but he found the end zone again after doing so three times over his final two appearances of the regular season. Green Bay had all its receivers available Sunday for the first time since Week 13, but Wicks was still credited with a start and finished second among Packers wideouts in snaps. He will continue playing a key role the rest of the way.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Two touchdowns in Week 18
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Wicks recorded six receptions on seven targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Bears.
Wicks matched his season high with seven targets and led the team with six receptions. Though he was overshadowed by Jayden Reed from a yardage perspective, Wicks accounted for both of Green Bay's touchdowns with receptions of 10 and 12 yards. His emergence has overlapped with the absence of Christian Watson (hamstring), so Wicks' role in the Packers' wild-card round matchup against the Cowboys is unclear for the time being. Regardless of his results next week, he closed his first regular season with 39 receptions, 581 yards and four touchdowns across 15 games.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Active in Week 18
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Wicks (chest) is listed as active Sunday versus the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks didn't play last Sunday at Minnesota due to a chest injury, and despite following up a limited walkthrough Wednesday with back-to-back full sessions to end Week 18 prep, he was deemed questionable ahead of this Sunday's game. Along with Wicks being available to the Packers offense, Jayden Reed (chest) also is suiting up, while Christian Watson (hamstring) will miss a fifth game in a row. Wicks thus will mix into three-wide sets with Reed and Romeo Doubs as he looks to build upon his 33-520-2 line on 51 targets in 14 appearances this season.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Among team's questionable WRs
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Wicks (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Wicks sat out the Packers' Week 16 win over Minnesota, but he upgraded to full practice participation Thursday, suggesting that the rookie wide receiver is more likely than not to suit up for Sunday's pivotal game. Green Bay's wide receiver depth chart is in flux heading into the regular-season finale, as Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) are also listed as questionable.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Limited Wednesday
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Wicks (chest) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Wicks took on his first recorded on-field reps since enduring a chest injury Week 16 at Carolina that sidelined him for this past Sunday's win over Minnesota. Fellow banged-up wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) also had caps on their reps to begin Week 18 prep, so the trio will be monitored closely as the weekend approaches to see if any of them may be unavailable Sunday against the Bears.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Not playing Sunday
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Wicks (chest/ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks was knocked out of last Sunday's win at Carolina with a chest injury, which kept him off the practice field until Friday. After the Packers listed him as questionable for Week 17 action, coach Matt LaFleur told Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com that Wicks was "very limited" in Friday's session, and the lack of activity likely swayed the team to hold out the rookie fifth-round pick this weekend. With Christian Watson (hamstring) also out Sunday, Green Bay's options at wide receiver are Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Bo Melton.
Wicks (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota after managing "very limited" activity this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Wicks would need to return to practice Friday in order to play, but the Packers then listed the rookie as questionable -- rather than doubtful or out -- even after a third straight missed practice Friday. Fellow wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) is listed as doubtful, while slot man Jayden Reed (toe) avoided a game designation after missing last week's game. If Watson and Wicks end up inactive, Malik Heath would be the favorite to get most of the snaps in three-wide sets alongside Reed and Romeo Doubs.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: No practice Thursday
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Wicks (chest/ankle) isn't taking part in practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The same can be said for Christian Watson (hamstring), giving the pair just one more chance to mix into drills this week before the Packers potentially make rulings on both players. Meanwhile, fellow wide receiver Jayden Reed (toe/chest) was seen mixing into drills for a second straight session along with the healthy Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Bo Melton.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: No practice Wednesday
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Wicks (chest/ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Wicks appeared to mix into drills during the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, but the receiver's activity ultimately didn't translate into limited participation. Christian Watson (hamstring) also was held out to begin Week 17 prep, while Jayden Reed (toe/chest) took part in some on-field work. With question marks throughout the Packers' receiving corps, the overall situation will continue to be monitored to see who among the trio may be available Sunday at Minnesota.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Wicks (chest) won't return to Sunday's game in Carolina, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Wicks took a hit as he was tumbling into the end zone at the end of a 21-yard touchdown catch just before halftime. Afterward, he was seen in visible pain on the sideline, seeming to favor the right side of his chest, and team doctors ultimately wouldn't clear him to reenter the contest. Wicks thus will finish Week 16 with two catches (on two targets) for 29 yards and the aforementioned score. The Packers' receiving corps is banged up at the moment, with both Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe/chest) inactive, so Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Bo Melton are the remaining healthy options at the position.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Suiting up in Week 16
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Wicks (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest at Carolina, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks came out of the Packers' Week 14 loss at the Giants with an ankle injury, and while he's operated with practice restrictions the last two weeks, he's also been able to play through the pain. During last Sunday's defeat to the Buccaneers, the rookie fifth-round pick turned a career-high 78 percent snap share into six catches (on seven targets) for 97 yards. With Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe/chest) both sidelined, Wicks and Romeo Doubs are the best bets among Green Bay wide receivers to produce Week 16.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Sleeper WRs
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Christian Watson (hamstring) is doubtful, and Jayden Reed (toe) didn't practice all week, so both are likely out for Week 16 at Carolina. That should be great for Wicks, who just had a huge game in Week 15 against Tampa Bay. Against the Buccaneers, Wicks had six catches for 97 yards on seven targets, and he now has 13 targets in his past two games. He doesn't have an easy matchup against the Panthers, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Jordan Love should lean on Wicks with Watson and Reed not expected to play. Wicks is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 16.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Listed as questionable
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Wicks (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Panthers, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The fifth-round pick has done well with his limited chances as a rookie and really stepped up last week with a 6-97-0 receiving line on seven targets while filling in for Christian Watson (hamstring) in a 34-20 loss to Tampa Bay. Wicks picked up an ankle injury along the way but managed limited practice participation throughout the week, while Watson is listed as doubtful after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. Slot man Jayden Reed (toe) also is listed as questionable, and he seems less likely than Wicks to play after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. We might not have a great feel for Green Bay's plans at wide receiver until inactive lists are released 90 minutes before the 1:00 ET kickoff this Sunday.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Limited again Thursday
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Wicks (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Wicks is dealing with an ankle issue for a second consecutive week, but he stepped up with Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined for this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, hauling in six of seven targets for 97 yards. While Wicks actually is practicing this week, Watson and Jayden Reed (toe/chest) have yet to mix into drills, leaving significant question marks for the Packers' receiving corps. Ultimately, Friday's injury report may clear some of them up ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe) didn't practice Wednesday, and any absence for either of them in Week 16 at Carolina would be great for Wicks, who just had a huge game in Week 15 against Tampa Bay. Against the Buccaneers, Wicks had six catches for 97 yards on seven targets, and he now has 13 targets in his past two games. He doesn't have an easy matchup against the Panthers, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Jordan Love would likely lean on Wicks if Watson and Reed are out. Wicks is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 16.
If Christian Watson and Jayden Reed remain out then Wicks might just be the best option available. He should certainly be started in more leagues than he is currently rostered in. His seven targets in Week 15 were a career high and part of a trend. His snap share has increased for three weeks in a row.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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The Packers might be without Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (toe) in Week 16 at Carolina, which bodes well for Wicks, who just had a huge game in Week 15 against Tampa Bay. Against the Buccaneers, Wicks had six catches for 97 yards on seven targets, and he now has 13 targets in his past two games. He doesn't have an easy matchup against the Panthers, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but Jordan Love would likely lean on Wicks if Watson and Reed are out. Wicks is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 16.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Paces pass catchers in loss
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Wicks secured six of seven targets for 97 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The rookie became the latest young Packers pass catcher to enjoy a breakout effort, with the fifth-round pick setting new career highs in receptions and receiving yards. Wicks now has two 90-plus yard tallies in the last four games overall, and he could have a chance at another busy afternoon in a Week 16 road battle versus the Panthers if fellow rookie Jayden Reed (toe) and/or Christian Watson (hamstring) miss the contest.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Playing in Week 15
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Wicks (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks was believed to be dealing with a high-ankle issue in the wake of this past Monday's loss at the Giants, but he managed to log back-to-back capped sessions to wrap up Week 15 prep, which was enough for him to avoid inactive status Sunday. With Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined again, Wicks will be among the wide receivers available to quarterback Jordan Love along with Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks and Malik Heath. In Green Bay's previous six games, Wicks had at least four targets on each occasion on his way to a 17-282-0 line on 27 targets.
