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4 Packers’ rookies who could start in Week 1 of 2022 NFL Season

By Brian Sampson

Delaware linebacker Matt Palmer moves in as North Dakota State's Christian Watson pulls in a pass in the third quarter of Delaware's 47-22 loss at Delaware Stadium Saturday.Ud V North Dakota
Delaware linebacker Matt Palmer moves in as North Dakota State's Christian Watson pulls in a pass in the third quarter of Delaware's 47-22 loss at Delaware Stadium Saturday.Ud V North Dakota /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 03: Christian Watson #WO35 of North Dakota State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Packers’ rookies who could start in Week 1: Christian Watson, WR

This is the riskiest starter on the list and the one with the highest upside.

Green Bay is rolling out a makeshift wide receiver corps that includes Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins, Amari Rodgers and Christian Watson as their top five guys. At this point in their respective careers, none of those guys should probably be higher than a no. 3 receiver on a depth chart. Yet, here we are.

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Watson has elite speed to make a difference in Matt LaFleur’s offense. LaFleur will probably get creative with how he uses him, including on wide receiver screens, crossing routes, and jet sweeps. If Watson can catch the rock, he’ll be in the starting lineup in Week 1.

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