Packers' Malik Heath: No catches in wild-card loss
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Heath failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles.
Heath played 38 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share of the season. With Christian Watson (knee) sidelined, and both Romeo Doubs (concussion) and Jayden Reed (shoulder) picking up injuries in the contest, Heath was needed to fill in at wide receiver position. With that said, the 24-year-old wasn't able to do anything against the Eagles' formidable defense, as Green Bay's offense struggled throughout the game. Heath finished the 2024 campaign with just 10 grabs for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets across 13 contests. The Mississippi product is under contract for the 2025 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2026. Heath will continue to face competition for targets in Green Bay's young receiver corps with Reed, Doubs, Watson and Dontayvion Wicks all under contract next season.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Hauls in three passes
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Heath was targeted five times and caught three passes for 53 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Bears.
Heath was busier than usual with Romeo Doubs (illness) sitting out and Christian Watson (knee) leaving the game early, and he wound up setting a new career high in the receiving yards column. Doubs will presumably return for Green Bay's postseason opener, but Watson will not, so Heath could have more opportunities to contribute during the playoffs.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Nabs second TD of season
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Heath played 15 of the Packers' 63 snaps on offense and reeled in his lone target for a three-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Heath had been a healthy inactive for the Packers' previous two contests, but he suited up as the team's No. 5 receiver in Week 17 while Christian Watson (knee) was sidelined. The 24-year-old cashed in on his lone target with his second touchdown of the season, but Heath is still likely to see his snap count take a hit in Week 18 versus the Bears if Watson is able to return to action.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Suiting up sans Watson
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Heath is active for Sunday's Week 17 matchup versus Minnesota, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Heath didn't play either of the past two weeks, but he's active Sunday with Christian Watson (knee) unable to suit up. Heath may not see many opportunities on offense, though, as he's likely fifth in the pecking order among healthy Packers wideouts. The 24-year-old has six catches for 41 yards and a touchdown over 11 contests on the campaign.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Inactive for SNF
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Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.
With Romeo Doubs (concussion) back in the lineup, Heath is the odd man out in the Packers' wide receiver corps, as Bo Melton is up as the fifth wideout. Sunday marks the third time Heath is inactive this season. He has six catches for 41 yards and one touchdown on seven targets in 2024.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Hauls in touchdown pass
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Heath was targeted twice and had two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 victory over the 49ers.
Heath capitalized on the lopsided score and the departure of Romeo Doubs (concussion) in the third quarter to record both his first reception since Week 5 and his first touchdown of the season. He will bump up the pecking order if Doubs is unable to play Thursday against the Dolphins, but even in that scenario he would be facing a stingy pass defense as the fifth option at his position.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Hauls in two passes
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Heath caught both his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.
He stepped in after Christian Watson (ankle) left Sunday's contest, and Heath picked up his first two catches of the season. Watson seems likely to miss time with his injury, and if he does Heath and Bo Melton will both be candidates to play an expanded role behind the trio of Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Leading receiver in preseason win
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Heath caught four of five targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Ravens.
Heath was one of several young wideouts to get promoted to the starting lineup in place of resting starters in Saturday's conclusion to exhibition play. The 24-year-old put a bow on a solid preseason as the team's leading receiver, giving him a legitimate shot to make Green Bay's roster or practice squad ahead of the regular season kicking off.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Makes two receptions
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Heath was targeted four times and caught two passes for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
Heath did not draw a target until the second quarter of Saturday's contest, but he wound up playing 38 snaps -- the second most among Packers wideouts. Heath entered training camp as Green Bay's presumptive sixth option at the wide receiver spot, but he is being pushed for the spot by fellow sophomore Grant DuBose, who led the team in receiving Saturday.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Tacks on three receptions
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Heath was targeted four times and caught three passes for nine yards in Sunday's 17-9 victory over the Bears.
Heath opened Sunday's contest as the fifth option at the wideout spot, and he finished it fourth with fellow wideout Romeo Doubs (chest) exiting early. Heath caught at least one pass in the final eight games of the regular season, but he will remain primarily a depth piece when the playoffs get underway.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Tacks on three receptions
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Heath was targeted three times and caught three passes for 29 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
Heath saw a few extra snaps with fellow wideout Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined again, and he recorded at least one reception for the fifth time in as many weeks. Although Heath is contributing at least somewhat consistently these days, it will be tough for him to make much of an impact unless two players ahead of him on the depth chart are unavailable, and even in that scenario he would still be Green Bay's third option at the wide receiver spot.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Hauls in first touchdown pass
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Heath was targeted twice and caught one pass for six yards and a touchdown in Monday's 24-22 loss to the Giants.
Heath nearly notched his first touchdown on the penultimate play the Packers ran in Monday's contest, and he wound up reaching the end zone for the first time as a professional just one play later. Heath did not do a lot Monday, but he did play his most snaps in a game since Week 1. He could play an expanded role again in Week 15 with Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) injured.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Healthy scratch in Week 8
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Heath (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.
Heath will take a seat for a fourth straight game as the Packers look to get back into the win column in Week 8. The wide receiver will continue to wait for his next chance to be active on gameday.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Shut out in debut
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Heath did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears.
Heath garnered a start in his first NFL appearance, but he made only a minor mark in the box score and wound up tied for third among Packers wideouts with 29 offensive snaps. The undrafted rookie steadily moved up the depth chart after joining Green Bay in late April, but he was unable to make a Week 1 impact even with Christian Watson (hamstring) out.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Makes final statement
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Heath was targeted seven times and caught four passes for 35 yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
It was not a huge showing for Heath in the box score, but it should be noted that he opened Saturday's game with the starters and wound up with three more targets than any of his teammates. The undrafted rookie has flashed consistently all the way back to the offseason, and it seems more likely than not that he gets good news come cutdown day.
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Packers' Malik Heath: Hauls in three passes
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Heath was targeted four times and caught three passes for 36 yards in Friday's 36-19 preseason victory over the Bengals.
Heath made some noise over the offseason despite being an undrafted free agent, and he did the same in his first professional appearance. He remains a ways down the depth chart, but he presumably sits sixth in the pecking order heading into Green Bay's second exhibition contest.
