5 Packers on the Rise Heading into Final Four Games

3. Christian Watson, WR

Sticking with the wide receivers, Christian Watson remains the Packers’ best hope for a true game-changing threat.

No disrespect to the rest of the receiving corps—they each bring something unique to the table. Reed excels as a versatile gadget player who can line up in the backfield, the slot, or anywhere else. Doubs has those reliable, strong hands that shine in contested situations, particularly on third downs and in the red zone. Wicks thrives at exploiting defensive schemes that are too preoccupied with other targets.

But Watson is the one who can single-handedly bend defenses to his will, creating explosive opportunities for himself and his teammates.

His rare combination of size and speed is flat-out terrifying for defenders. At any moment, he can streak past a cornerback or rise above them for a highlight-reel grab. This blend of skills demands constant attention, often forcing defenses to dedicate a safety to shadow him deep, just to prevent the inevitable big play.

And lately, those big plays have been coming. In his last four games, Watson has posted receptions of 60, 59, and 46 yards, averaging 83 receiving yards per contest in that span. This kind of production transforms the Packers’ offense, giving it a dynamic edge that’s hard to defend.

With the Packers making their playoff push, Watson’s timing couldn’t be better. If he can keep building on this momentum and deliver a game-changing play or two each week, Green Bay’s offense will be a force to reckon with.