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The Green Bay Packers needed someone to step up in the passing game. With tight end Tucker Kraft out for the season, replacement Luke Musgrave not giving them much, and wide receiver Romeo Doubs struggling with drops again, it was a perfect time for Christian Watson to show what he can do.
He had his best game of the season, and Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report named the Packers’ wide receiver one of the biggest winners of Week 11.
“Winner: WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers,” Sobleski wrote. “Watson is an enigma. He has so much natural ability, yet he’s never been able to put it all together. Injuries have played a massive part in the 2022 second-round pick not living up to his full potential. Sunday’s performance provides hope. Watson caught four passes for 46 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants, including a gorgeous 17-yard grab while falling backward in the end zone for the game-winning score. The wide receiver’s first touchdown(s) since October of last season provides a glimmer of hope that Watson can finally emerge as a bigger part of the Packers offense.”
While Watson wasn’t heavily involved in the victory against the Giants, he definitely showed up when it mattered most. He had two crucial touchdown catches to help the Packers end their two-game losing streak.
Watson has always shown flashes of impressive play. Whenever he’s on the field, he’s one of the biggest playmakers out there.
The Packers lost running back Josh Jacobs to a knee injury. Though he’s not expected to be out for the season, he might be in danger of missing some games.
The offense was already struggling to get much going on the ground, and not having their workhorse isn’t going to do much to help that. As such, the Packers might have no choice but to turn to Watson and the passing game early and often going forward.
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