Packers provide WR Dontayvion Wicks injury update

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he doesn’t think the shoulder injury suffered by wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is a long-term problem and hopes to give Wicks the week to get physically ready before Sunday’s matchup with the Houston Texans.

Wicks suffered a shoulder injury on a 9-yard catch in the first half. He left the game and did not return after being ruled out at halftime.

“We’ll give him the whole week and see where he’s at. I just know it’s always a concern when you have a player who can’t get back in the game,” LaFleur said Monday.

Wicks told Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com after the game that he sprained his shoulder and expected to be “day to day.”

Per Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, images on Wicks’ shoulder Monday eased initial fears of a serious injury.

Through six games, Wicks has 11 catches for 133 yards and three touchdowns. He’s caught just 11 of 32 targets while dealing with issues finishing catches, especially in contested catch situations. Now, Wicks will have to overcome an upper body injury.

The Packers won’t practice or release an injury report until Wednesday.

If Wicks is unavailable this week, the Packers would move forward with Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs as the top three receivers, with Bo Melton and Malik Heath in complementary roles.