Packers’ Top 5 Breakout Candidates After Bye Week

Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) and wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrate a touchdown connection against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) is pursued by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) and safety Marcus Epps (1) on a 77-yard reception in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers Breakout Candidates: Christian Watson

Christian Watson was dealing with that pesky hamstring to begin the season and didn’t make his 2023 debut until Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. Oddly enough, the Packers’ offense has performed worse with him on the field.

Watson is a game-changer for the offense, and they need him fully healthy to honestly evaluate what they have at quarterback and with this unit. He can break a big play at any time and has world-class speed. Even when he doesn’t get the rock, he pulls defenses toward him and creates open space for his teammates.

Watson didn’t look fully healthy against the Raiders, but should be 100 percent coming out of their bye. That’s great news for Green Bay, as they should look to scheme him open early and often.

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