Player Outlook
The Packers had such a strong evaluation on Watson that they traded multiple picks to secure him near the top of Day 2 in the 2022 NFL Draft. It's easy to see why: Watson chews up ground with his ridiculously long stride length and blazing straight-line speed. He also played in an offense in college that used him on jet sweeps and in pre-snap motion -- very similar to the offense the Packers run under Matt LaFleur. Most believe Watson could carve out a similar role to Marquez Valdes-Scantling as a rookie, but that's doing a disservice to Watson as a prospect. His Fantasy ceiling, even as early as 2022, is considerably higher. Expect him to get picked before the end of Round 10 in seasonal leagues and the end of Round 1 in rookie-only drafts.
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The Packers selected Watson in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 34th overall. Watson (6-foot-4, 208 pounds) is a tall receiver out of North Dakota State with compelling long speed (4.36-second 40), a combination of traits very similar to free-agent departure and former starting Green Bay wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He doesn't project to do much as an underneath or even intermediate target in the NFL, but Watson eventually should develop into a more complete version of what MVS was for the Packers. Watson is a good bet to emerge as Green Bay's main boundary receiver and deep threat, even as a rookie.
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Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/11 | @Minnesota Vikings | 32 | 26.53 |
| 2 | 09/18 | Chicago Bears | 26 | 23.00 |
| 3 | 09/25 | @Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12 | 20.53 |
| 4 | 10/02 | New England Patriots | 5 | 18.56 |
| 5 | 10/09 | New York Giants | 11 | 20.35 |
| 6 | 10/16 | New York Jets | 13 | 20.65 |
| 7 | 10/23 | @Washington Commanders | 27 | 23.59 |
| 8 | 10/30 | @Buffalo Bills | 1 | 14.05 |
| 9 | 11/06 | @Detroit Lions | 21 | 22.00 |
| 10 | 11/13 | Dallas Cowboys | 25 | 22.78 |
| 11 | 11/17 | Tennessee Titans | 31 | 25.56 |
| 12 | 11/27 | @Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 17.67 |
| 13 | 12/04 | @Chicago Bears | 26 | 23.00 |
| 14 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 15 | 12/19 | Los Angeles Rams | 22 | 22.05 |
| 16 | 12/25 | @Miami Dolphins | 10 | 20.06 |
| 17 | 01/01 | Minnesota Vikings | 32 | 26.53 |
| 18 | 01/08 | Detroit Lions | 21 | 22.00 |