Christian Watson Fantasy

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver and second-round pick Christian Watson could take some time to make an impact. Widely considered to be a freakish athlete but raw on talent, The Packers Wire reporter Zack Kruse hinted that Watson was not necessarily a selection to help capitalize on quarterback Aaron Rodgers' championship window. "The Packers didn't draft Christian Watson because they thought he was the best WR for 2022. They drafted him because he is an awesome fit with LaFleur with huge upside. The Aaron Rodgers window matters but also not really. Draft is for long-term team building," said Kruse. Fantasy managers have plenty of reasons to agree with this take considering Watson's small school background with North Dakota State's extremely run-heavy scheme. For anyone not buying into Watson's hype, wide receiver Allen Lazard should make for a screaming value at his ADP sitting around the WR51.

Jun. 1st • 9:31 AM

Green Bay Packers second-round wide receiver Christian Watson might be a WR1 as a rookie as the team looks to replace Davante Adams, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins have shown little indication that they can be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top pass-catcher. Watson will need to gain chemistry with Rodgers quickly for the future Hall of Fame signal-caller to trust him on game days. "His combination of size and speed is great," offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said. "He's a big guy. He can move. He's going to be a problem once he figures things out." Watson will surely be an intriguing dynasty league selection this year, and he could make plenty of noise in redraft leagues as well.

May. 27th • 10:16 AM

The Packers filled an offensive need by selecting North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson with the 34th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. With the departures of Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay made a move to provide support for Aaron Rodgers this season. The 22-year-old has been a consistent provider for his former collegiate team over the years, and he finished his senior year with 43 catches for 800 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 15 carries for 114 yards and an additional trip to the end zone. Watson's catching ability could improve, but his versatility makes him a potential asset for managers in the late rounds of fantasy drafts. He also won't face much competition for a spot higher on the depth chart.

Apr. 29th • 7:45 PM