GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers could have receiver Christian Watson for Sunday’s game against the Vikings even after he sat out Monday night’s win over the Saints with a knee injury.

Tests on Tuesday showed no structural damage to his left knee.

“We have good news about him,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “So it was more of a bruise. It was when the guy on the sideline fell on him.”

When asked if Watson could play against the Vikings, LaFleur replied: “Possibly.”

“You still have to be able to function,” LaFleur said. “So we’ll see how he trains this week and see where we’re at.”

Watson’s injury occurred at the end of a 14-yard end-around run in the second quarter of the 34-0 win. Saints defenders Alontae Taylor and Kool-Aid McKinstry landed on Watson as he went out of bounds down the Packers sideline. Watson received brief medical attention and missed the remainder of the drive, but returned on the next possession. He played seven more games after the injury, including four in the third quarter, before being ruled out for the evening.

“I went back in and it felt good,” Watson said after the game. “But it just took a while and I just couldn’t play the type of football I wanted to play, so I just had to stop.”

Watson ranks just sixth on the team with 29 catches, but is second with 620 receiving yards and has a staggering 21.4 yards per reception average.

The Packers are dealing with a few other injuries this week, mostly in the secondary. Safety Evan Williams suffered a quadriceps injury during practice on Saturday and was left late against the Saints.

“Hopefully we’ll get him back,” LaFleur said of Williams. “Hopefully in time for the playoffs.”

Zayne Anderson, primarily a special teams player, started in Williams’ place and recorded his first career interception. Cornerback Jaire Alexander missed his fifth straight game with a lingering knee injury, and nickel defenseman Javon Bullard was sidelined for the second straight game with an ankle injury.

Linebacker Quay Walker also did not play against the Saints after suffering an ankle injury the week before against the Seahawks.

The Packers’ first practice of the week will be Wednesday afternoon. LaFleur said he plans to give the players the morning off on Christmas to spend some time with their families, but then it’s back to work.

“They would like to give them the day off,” LaFleur said. “I don’t think that’s possible in this situation. You have a six-day work week and are traveling to Minnesota. … It’s the National Football League and you have to prepare for your next opponent.

The Packers (11-4) secured a spot in the playoffs with Monday’s win. They can’t win the NFC North, but Sunday’s game against the Vikings (13-2) can still impact their NFC playoff seeding.

“It’s going to be a big challenge for us, and honestly I think we need it because we’re going to be playing on the road in the playoffs,” LaFleur said. “This will be a playoff atmosphere and a playoff game.”