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DraftKings is trying to make things right after the Christian Watson ‘early exit’ controversy on Thursday night.
In the first half of the Packers-Panthers game, Watson left the game and was transported to the hospital after a chest injury.
DraftKings announced it would void all Watson bets.
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson has been ruled out with a chest injury.
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— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) October 30, 2026
After halftime, the Packers told reporters that doctors had cleared Watson and he was returning to Lambeau Field. With 6 minutes left in the third quarter, Watson made a dramatic return.
Christian Watson has popped back out of the ambulance after a trip to the hospital and is going to return tonight.
The closest thing to a WWE script I’ve ever seen in the NFL.
https://t.co/NLFawiPktI
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 30, 2026
Christian Watson just came out of the tunnel to a huge ovation from the Lambeau crowd.
This is some INCREDIBLE theater.
https://t.co/ijRueTzDtC
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 30, 2026
DraftKings later rescinded its “early exit” designation on Watson after he returned to the game, which angered bettors.
We prematurely ruled Christian Watson out. The Packers WR has returned to the game.
We apologize for the confusion.
— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) October 30, 2026
On Friday, DraftKings announced that it would once again void all Christian Watson props and give a cash credit to bettors affected by the mix-up.
We got it wrong Thursday night when we prematurely ruled Christian Watson out of the game. That’s on us, and we’re here to make it right.
Eligible customers will receive CASH credits directly in their accounts today, as if the impacted leg was voided! Your original wager’s settlement will remain unchanged, and any eligible cash credit will appear separately in your account.
We appreciate your patience and trust in DraftKings.