Christian Watson Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Christian Watson
WR
, Green Bay Packers

Age: 25
Weight: 208 lbs
Height: 6' 5"

ADP: 96
Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
73	422	5	28	11

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by Brendan Darr

· Oct 06, 2023 · 1:23 PM EDT

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Las Vegas Raiders

Christian Watson was on a snap count last week against the Lions and while he only ran a route on 47 percent of snaps, he did still manage to find the end zone in his season debut. He was limited in practice again this week, but should hopefully see more snaps this week against the Raiders.

While the Raiders are 5th against receivers so far this season, Watson should still be considered a WR3 this week with the ability to potentially put up a WR2 week if the routes really ramp up this week.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 27, 2023 · 12:47 PM EDT

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Detroit Lions

Christian Watson is expected to make his debut this season on Thursday Night Football against Detroit after nearly getting back last week and logging limited practices so far this week. It will be interesting to see how Watson fits in after seeing the emergence of Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs continuing to see targets in the red zone.

Watson is a borderline WR3/Flex this week based on our rankings, but the matchup against Detroit is a great one to return to. The Lions are 22nd against wide receivers in aFPA and you drafted Watson as a WR 2/3 and should consider him one this week.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 22, 2023 · 11:31 AM EDT

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. New Orleans Saints

Christian Watson could be in line to make his season debut this weekend against the Saints after logging a limited practice on Wednesday. He was held out of practice on Thursday as part of the plan according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Assuming he gets back on the field Friday, Watson could be in line to play.

Check back for more updates.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 08, 2023 · 11:25 AM EDT

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Chicago Bears

Christian Watson has logged back-to-back DNPs at practice this week with a hamstring injury. It's unfortunately looking less likely he'll be able to give it a go this week, but. even a limited session on Friday could be enough to play on Sunday. If Watson is unable to go, it'll be a slight downgrade for Jordan Love while locking Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs into two receiver sets. Malik Heath looks like the potential replacement in three receiver sets.

UPDATE: Christian Watson has been ruled out for Sunday.

If Watson is able to suit up, it wasn't a great matchup last year according to aFPA (11th against WR) and not being 100 percent I'd cautiously start him. It's extremely risky, but if he's able to go, and reports are that he won't be limited, it would be tough to sit him, but lower expectations to a WR3/Flex-type week. Be sure to check back for updated injury reports.

by Brendan Darr

· Jul 25, 2023 · 1:20 PM EDT

GB WR Christian Watson - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
The fantasy upside with Christian Watson was on display in Weeks 7-10 last season when he averaged 22.9 fantasy points per game (in Half-PPR scoring). Watson averaged an incredible 2.5 yards per route run last season, which was tied for seventh in the league. He was highly efficient with the ball in his hands, he also added 7 carries for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns on the season as well. We could easily see his role expand, but if it he just maintains the role he saw in the second half of the season, seeing close to seven targets per game, his efficiency should be able to maintain a level of success.

Fantasy Downside
The downside to Watson is that he might be getting drafted at his ceiling. His current ADP (40.9 and WR21) is quite high for a player on the extremes of efficiency and on an offense breaking in a new quarterback. If Jordan Love doesn’t live up to moderate expectations, the pass volume will likely drop and he won’t be able to thrive on efficiency alone. The Packers could also just run even more with their two-headed monster at RB even if Love is playing well.

2023 Bottom Line
There are paths to “failure” at his ADP, but his upside seems immense given what he was able to do as a rookie coming from a small school in North Dakota State. His drops are a bit worrying at 10%, which was tied for seventh in the league, but Matt LaFleur showed a willingness to get creative with his young playmaker last year. Draft at cost.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 30, 2022 · 12:27 AM EST

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Minnesota Vikings
Rookie Christian Watson enters Week 17 with serious availability concerns due to a hip issue keeping him out of practice entirely on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers counting on Watson as a starter will have to wait and check his status on the injury report Friday. Even if Watson is active, he has taken a big step back from a fantasy perspective after his absurd touchdown streak back in Weeks 10-13. Watson has 14 targets and 10 receptions over the last two weeks, but has failed to break 50 receiving yards or score a touchdown in either of those games. Watson has intriguing upside, but the injury concern and fact that he is largely dependent on touchdowns make him a risky play this week, even in a dream matchup against Minnesota's terrible secondary.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Dec 23, 2022 · 11:39 AM EST

GB WR Christian Watson - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Miami Dolphins
Christian Watson's completely unsustainable touchdown streak came to an end in Week 15 when he failed to score for the first time in five games despite getting three red zone targets. Watson's 4-46-0 line leaves a lot to be desired, but his usage near the end zone continues to be excellent and he clearly has established himself as one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite weapons late in his rookie season. This week Watson will take on Xavien Howard and the Dolphins' secondary, a unit that ranks near the middle-of-the-pack against opposing wideouts. Watson was bound to see some touchdown regression and that could continue this week, but he still makes for an interesting WR3 option in light of his newly found rapport with Rodgers.