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| Height / Weight | 6'4" / 208 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | May 12, 1999(23) |
| College | North Dakota State |
| Experience | 0 Years |
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Christian Watson NEWS
Christian Watson Cleared To Face The Lions
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from Friday's final injury report for Week 18 and will play on Sunday night in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will earn the NFC's final playoff spot with a win over Detroit this weekend, so they will absolutely be playing all of their starters all game long. Watson is limping to the finish line of his first NFL season, but he will play on Sunday after catching just one pass for 11 yards while playing 60 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 17. In what should be a much closer game this weekend, the young wideout will have a great chance to bounce back against Detroit's generous secondary.
Jan 6, 2023 • 10:43 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Limited Wednesday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 23-year-old initially injured his hip in Week 16 against the Dolphins. The Packers' rookie wideout did suit up against the Vikings last Sunday despite logging one limited practice session. He caught one of five targets for 11 yards in the Week 17 win over the Vikings. Watson will look to log a full practice ahead of Sunday Night Football versus the Lions. He has caught 36 passes for 507 yards and seven touchdowns over 13 games in 2022. Watson is borderline WR2 against a Lions defense that ranks 22nd in DVOA versus opposing WR2s.
Jan 5, 2023 • 2:54 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Active Versus Vikings
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) is active for Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. He was listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. Watson entered Sunday as a true game-time decision, and evidently, the Packers believe that he is healthy enough to play. The rookie ranks as a WR3 in fantasy football this week.
Jan 1, 2023 • 7:54 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson To Test Injury Pre-Game
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) remains questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC North meeting with the Vikings. However, he will test things out pre-game before a decision is made concerning his availability. The rookie has emerged as one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets, accumulating seven touchdowns in the last six games. With the Packers in desperate need of a win, Watson will do all he can to be out there. But if he can't suit up, Allen Lazard and Romeo Doubs should receive most of Rodgers' attention versus a Vikings defense that has struggled against opposing wideouts all year.
Jan 1, 2023 • 7:10 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Questionable For Week 17
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) has been listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Watson returned to the field as a limited participant, giving him a shot to suit up in another must-win game. The 23-year-old second-rounder saw eight targets in the first half of last Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins, showing just how big of a role Watson has been playing for Green Bay in the second half of the season. If Watson is able to suit up, he'll have plenty of fantasy upside against a Vikings defense that has allowed 33.5 fantasy points per game to WRs, the most in the NFL. If he's inactive, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs will work on the outside, with veteran Randall Cobb in the slot.
Dec 30, 2022 • 11:32 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Misses Thursday's Practice
Contrary to a previous report, Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) did not practice on Thursday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said earlier that Watson would be limited on Thursday, but that didn't end up being the case. With back-to-back missed practices, the 23-year-old second-rounder will likely need to practice on Friday to have a shot at playing in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. Watson has really come on strong since Week 10, when he burst onto the scene with three touchdowns. All seven of his scores came in Weeks 10 through 13, and he's become one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets. However, fantasy managers may be without him this Sunday. If Watson isn't cleared, Allen Lazard, rookie Romeo Doubs and Randall Cobb would line up in three-wide sets.
Dec 29, 2022 • 7:08 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Will Be Limited Thursday
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) will be limited in Thursday's practice after he missed Wednesday's session, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Watson didn't play at all in the second half of the Christmas Day win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 16, but he still managed to catch six of a season-high-tying eight targets for 49 yards. The 23-year-old second-rounder has been quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite target in the second half of the season, so he should have a big role in another must-win game this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings if he's able to play. Returning to practice on Thursday is a good sign. If Watson doesn't eventually get cleared, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs would see more targets, as well as veteran slot man Randall Cobb.
Dec 29, 2022 • 5:20 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Absent On Wednesday
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. Watson is considered day-to-day after he missed the entire second half of the Week 16 win over the Miami Dolphins due to a hip injury. The 23-year-old rookie played only 38 percent of the offensive snaps but still managed six catches on eight targets for 49 yards in one half. Fellow rookie Romeo Doubs saw a big workload on Christmas Day with Watson injured, and he stands to benefit the most in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field if Watson is unable to get the green light to play. Veteran Randall Cobb would also line up in three-wide sets with Doubs and Allen Lazard.
Dec 28, 2022 • 10:46 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Appears To Have Avoided Serious Injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) didn't return to Sunday's win over the Dolphins. The rookie, who finished with six catches for 49 yards in Week 16, has emerged as Aaron Rodgers' favorite target. Naturally, there was some concern after his premature exit, especially from fantasy managers. However, it appears the 23-year-old avoided a serious injury, reporting after the game he wasn't concerned while adding, "I'll be alright." Although Watson will undergo further testing on Monday, there's hope he'll play in the Week 17 NFC North showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
Dec 26, 2022 • 1:54 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Practices In Full On Tuesday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice. This was only a walkthrough, but it's nice to see Watson being part of it. There's a good chance that he'll be available for Thursday's game after getting in a limited practice session on Monday. The expectation is that he'll be removed off the injury report soon. Fantasy managers should consider Watson a WR3 for this upcoming matchup with the Tennessee Titans.
Nov 16, 2022 • 12:27 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Gains 24 Yards Before Suffering Concussion
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (concussion) caught both of his targets for 24 yards during the team's 15-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. The rookie exited last week's contest against Buffalo after suffering a concussion on his first catch of the game. This week, Watson took another nasty shot on his second catch and never returned with another concussion. Suffering two head injuries in as many weeks is highly troubling, and with how stiff the league has been on the matter after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained the same injury over the course of two weeks, we may not see Watson for some time. The Green Bay receiving corps is extremely banged up at the moment, with Allen Lazard being the only trustworthy option for fantasy purposes. When Watson returns, he will be nothing more than a bench stash and can safely be dropped to the waiver wire in all redraft formats.
Nov 7, 2022 • 1:18 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson, Rashan Gary Exit With Injuries In Week 9
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (head) exited Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions and is being evaluated for a concussion. Presumably, under the terms of the NFL's new protocol, Watson will be unable to return. He finishes with two catches for 24 yards. Meanwhile, pass rusher Rashan Gary (knee) was carted to the locker room. It remains to be seen whether he'll return.
Nov 6, 2022 • 8:06 PM | RotoBallerNo Practice For Christian Watson Wednesday
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (concussion) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Watson returned from a multi-week absence due to a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills and promptly suffered a concussion. The 23-year-old will need to pass through the league's concussion protocol in order to play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Allen Lazard (shoulder) has a chance to return this weekend, so it will be very hard to trust Watson as a fantasy contributor if he ends up clearing the protocol and playing. Watson has only eight catches for 64 yards and no touchdowns in his first five NFL games. If Watson isn't cleared, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure could have big roles alongside veteran Sammy Watkins.
Nov 3, 2022 • 1:29 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Won't Return On Sunday Night
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (head) will not return to Sunday night's matchup versus the Buffalo Bills. Watson returned for this one after missing his previous two games with a hamstring injury. However, the rookie didn't last long and was ruled out after taking a hit on Green Bay's opening drive, finishing with just one catch for 12 yards. The team was already without Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) heading into Week 8, so losing Watson is obviously not ideal for Aaron Rodgers and the struggling offense. Nonetheless, until any of those guys are ready to return, Romeo Dobbs and Sammy Watkins will likely see the most attention from Rodgers moving ahead. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will also be involved more than usual.
Oct 31, 2022 • 1:51 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson, David Bakhtiari Officially Active
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) and left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) are officially active ahead of Sunday night's meeting with the Bills. The rookie has missed his previous two games after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5. The Packers will need all the help they can get with Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) out of commission. However, that still won't make Watson much of a fantasy option versus a potent Bills defense. The return of Bakhtiari is good news for struggling quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Oct 30, 2022 • 11:26 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Listed As Questionable
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Sunday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. Watson has missed the last two games after injuring his hamstring in Week 5 in London. "Feeling really good, feeling really confident," said Watson on Thursday. "Obviously, I just have to take care of myself and make sure I'm doing the right things so I can stay on the field and stay healthy." Even with Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle) out this week, Watson would be tough to recommend as a flex play, even in deeper leagues. The 23-year-old has just seven catches on 11 targets for 52 yards in his first four NFL games. If Watson misses his third straight contest, rookies Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure and Amari Rodgers will have bigger roles behind veteran Sammy Watkins.
Oct 28, 2022 • 10:10 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Will Be Limited Wednesday
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. This will be Watson's first practice since he injured his hamstring in Week 5. The 23-year-old has missed the last two games, but there's a chance he could be back this weekend to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The Packers could use him, too, with Allen Lazard (shoulder) in danger of missing the game and with veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) on Injured Reserve. Still, even if Watson returns to the field, he'll be hard to trust as a deep-league flex play in the Packers' lackluster offense. Watson has only seven catches (11 targets) for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL games.
Oct 26, 2022 • 7:29 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Ruled Out Again
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. The second-rounder will miss his second straight game with a shoulder ailment. With veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) also out, more opportunities will be available to Amari Rodgers and Samori Toure behind Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs, but there's also a chance that Sammy Watkins (hamstring) will come off Injured Reserve and play on Sunday. Watson isn't a lock to return in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills and can be left to the waiver wire in 12-team fantasy leagues. The 23-year-old has only seven catches on 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL contests.
Oct 21, 2022 • 7:33 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Sidelined Again Thursday
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) missed another day of practice on Thursday. It's Watson's fifth straight missed practice after initially getting hurt in Week 5, and he appears unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders at this rate. Veteran Randall Cobb (ankle) is also out for the foreseeable future, so Amari Rodgers and Samori Toure could be looking at increased snaps behind Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs this weekend if Sammy Watkins (hamstring) isn't quite ready to return from Injured Reserve. Watson hasn't been very involved in the offense when he's been active, catching just seven passes on 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns in his first four NFL games.
Oct 20, 2022 • 8:28 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson To Miss Week 6 And Possibly More
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. The rookie has struggled to stay healthy since being drafted and has already missed one regular season game due to his recurring hamstring injury that forced him to leave last week's contest early. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated that the possibility of shutting down Watson for multiple weeks is "certainly on the table" as they hope to have him fully healthy later in the year. In his absence, Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, and Randall Cobb will continue to lead Green Bay's receiving corps.
Oct 15, 2022 • 2:01 AM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Hasn't Practiced This Week
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) wasn't practicing with the team for the second straight day on Thursday. Watson left the Week 5 loss to the New York Giants in London early due to a right hamstring injury, and he's on the wrong track to return to action in Week 6 against the New York Jets. It's also bad news that the 23-year-old pass-catcher already missed a game this year with a hamstring injury. Watson hasn't done much at all in his first four NFL games, catching seven of 11 targets for 52 yards and no touchdowns. If he can't get the green light to play on Sunday, Allen Lazard and rookie Romeo Doubs will be in line for more targets, while slot man Randall Cobb will also have more upside.
Oct 13, 2022 • 7:10 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Uncertain To Return
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was forced to exit during Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants. The young wideout is dealing with a hamstring issue and is questionable to return. Before exiting, Watson had two touches and really did nothing with them. The team will likely take the cautious approach and hold him out for the rest of the contest.
Oct 9, 2022 • 3:57 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Unlikely To Play In Week 3
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), listed as questionable, is not expected to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As a result, the Packers' passing attack will be without both Watson and Sammy Watkins, who was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury of his own. Expect Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to be the focal points of the offense while receivers Allen Lazard (ankle), Randall Cobb (illness), Romeo Doubs, and Robert Tonyan also get involved.
Sep 25, 2022 • 12:33 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Puts In A Full Practice
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Watson had surgery on his knee this offseason and missed valuable repetitions early in training camp, but he appears to be trending in the right direction to make his regular season NFL debut in Week 1 this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Allen Lazard's (ankle) status is up in the air for Sunday, but even if Lazard doesn't play, veterans Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs could be ahead of Watson in the target pecking order to begin the season. The first-round pass-catcher has intriguing long-term upside, but we wouldn't recommend him for starting fantasy lineups in Week 1.
Sep 7, 2022 • 11:25 PM | RotoBallerPackers Hopeful Christian Watson Will Play In Week 1
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he's hopeful that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. No. 1 wideout Allen Lazard isn't a lock to go, which would open up a much bigger role for Watson alongside veterans Sammy Watkins and Randall Cobb. Fantasy managers will have a better idea of Watson's status as the practice week unfolds. But even if Watson is active and Lazard is not, Watson could be the team's No. 4 behind fellow rookie Romeo Doubs. The 23-year-old has plenty of long-term upside in dynasty leagues, but he missed crucial practice time this summer due to injury and isn't a recommended fantasy starter for Week 1.
Sep 5, 2022 • 10:01 PM | RotoBallerChristian Watson Cleared For Team Drills
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has progressed to the point where he'll be involved in some team drills at training camp practice on Sunday. Watson came off the Physically Unable to Perform list a week ago but did not play in the second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Friday night. The 23-year-old second-rounder has missed a lot of practice time with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so he could struggle to produce for fantasy managers early on. As of right now, Green Bay's starting wideouts are Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb and fellow rookie Romeo Doubs. Watson might still be worth a late-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues, but don't expect much early on.
Aug 21, 2022 • 5:23 PM | RotoBaller
