The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive year with a 34-0 shutout victory over the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. This marked the first shutout of the NFL season and the latest into a season for such an event, according to ESPN Research. However, the celebration was tempered by a knee injury to wide receiver Christian Watson. The injury occurred during a 14-yard gain in the second quarter when two Saints defensive backs landed on Watson’s left knee. Despite returning for seven more snaps, Watson left the game for good, finishing with two rushes for 23 yards. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed concern and mentioned further testing would be conducted. The Packers, now 11-4, have two division games left against Minnesota and the Bears. Jordan Love secured his second playoff berth as the starting quarterback, while veteran additions Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs celebrated their first significant playoff push with the team.
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