Packers’ Christian Watson flashes No. 1 receiver promise in breakout vs. Bears
4 months, 1 week ago

Packers’ Christian Watson flashes No. 1 receiver promise in breakout vs. Bears

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The biggest talking point of the preseason in Green Bay centered on the Packers’ lack of a true No. If it’s opportunities elsewhere, in the run game or whatnot, I’m going to make those plays, too.” Watson’s deep connection with quarterback Jordan Love hasn’t always been there, dating to last season. It was just able to be put on display a little bit more today.” pic.twitter.com/xK2gy5Z2oR — Matt Schneidman November 17, 2024 Watson ran a deep stop route on third-and-11 from the Packers’ 23 in the second quarter, and Love found him late in the play for 17 yards in between cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Midway through the third quarter with the Packers at Chicago’s 32-yard line trailing 13-7, Watson ran a slot fade and was wide open for 25 yards. Watson’s most important catch of the day came on second-and-6 with less than four minutes remaining in the game, the ball on Green Bay’s 26 and the Packers still trailing 19-14.

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Packers’ Christian Watson out for season with torn ACL in right knee
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers’ Christian Watson out for season with torn ACL in right knee

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and he won’t be available for any of the postseason. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the severity of Watson’s injury Monday, one day after the 2022 second-round pick from North Dakota State was carted into the locker room in the second quarter of …

Packers’ Christian Watson suffers torn ACL, out for playoffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers’ Christian Watson suffers torn ACL, out for playoffs

New York Times  

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson will miss the playoffs after suffering a torn ACL, coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. GO DEEPER How the Packers must compensate without Christian Watson against Eagles The third-year wide receiver finished the year with 620 yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions. With Watson out, Green Bay will need a healthy Romeo Doubs …

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson leaves game against Vikings with ankle injury
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson leaves game against Vikings with ankle injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was carted into the locker room after injuring his ankle late in the first quarter of his team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Watson was hurt on a play that resulted in Kamu Grugier-Hill intercepting Jordan Love. After limping to the sideline, Watson went into the injury …

Improved health has Packers receiver Christian Watson feeling more confident going into the season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Improved health has Packers receiver Christian Watson feeling more confident going into the season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s Christian Watson has shown he’s capable of being one of the NFL’s most potent deep threats when his hamstrings aren’t bothering him. “In my mind, if I’m able to be out there, I’m going to find a way to make plays,” Watson said. I’m right where I want to be.” It’s certainly a change …

Jordan Love throws long TD pass on Green Bay’s 3rd play, Packers down Browns 23-10
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Love throws long TD pass on Green Bay’s 3rd play, Packers down Browns 23-10

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jordan Love has never felt better about a three and out. Love made the most of limited playing time, throwing a 65-yard touchdown pass to Dontayvion Wicks on Green Bay’s third play as the Packers rolled to a 23-10 exhibition win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. That was the goal.” The Packers have faith in Love following …

Packers’ Christian Watson believes he’s found answers for recurring hamstring woes
10 months ago

Packers’ Christian Watson believes he’s found answers for recurring hamstring woes

New York Times  

GREEN BAY — The Packers don’t have a wide receiver who has established himself as a bonafide No. I just gotta continue to build on that and continue to get that strength up … I definitely feel like I’m at 100 percent in terms of what I’m able to do on the football field right now.” Christian Watson grabs his …

Packers QB Jordan Love benefiting from emergence of Green Bay’s young receivers
1 year, 2 months ago

Packers QB Jordan Love benefiting from emergence of Green Bay’s young receivers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks were coming off relatively disappointing finishes to their college careers when they began their rookie seasons in the NFL. The three of them have emerged as some of Jordan Love’s most reliable playmakers while helping the Green Bay Packers make an unlikely postseason appearance. For instance, Christian Watson caught three touchdown …

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The sun may not be out much in Green Bay this time of year, but the Packers’ future at wide receiver is piercingly bright. You’ve got to play.” Play they did, as the Packers already seem to have their six wide receivers set for next season’s 53-man roster — Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion …

Packers take control of playoff spot on Love’s 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings
1 year, 2 months ago

Packers take control of playoff spot on Love’s 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Love and Aaron Jones put on party hats and popped a sparkling drink in the apex of an all-night celebration for the Green Bay Packers — at Minnesota’s expense. Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers, who can get the NFC’s last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home …

Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week
1 year, 3 months ago

Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed passed a concussion evaluation after Monday night’s game, but is dealing with an ankle injury on a short week. Christian Watson has a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Green Bay’s 24-22 loss to the New York Giants on Monday night, while Dontayvion Wicks and Reed both have …

Packers have found a couple of building blocks in rookie receivers Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks
1 year, 4 months ago

Packers have found a couple of building blocks in rookie receivers Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This season of transition for Green Bay’s offense gives the Packers plenty of opportunities to figure out which of their young players could emerge as long-term key performers. After catching four touchdown passes in the Packers’ first nine games, Reed showcased his versatility Sunday by scoring his first career rushing touchdown. He’s the first Packers rookie …

Packers’ Watson believes he still has time to step up his production during frustrating season
1 year, 4 months ago

Packers’ Watson believes he still has time to step up his production during frustrating season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson remains confident he can turn his disappointing season around. I’m just focused on this next one.” Watson dealt with injuries and inconsistency as a rookie last year before breaking out in mid-November, when he started a four-game stretch in which he scored eight touchdowns. If guys are going to …

Packers’ Jordan Love-Christian Watson connection continues to disappoint
1 year, 4 months ago

Packers’ Jordan Love-Christian Watson connection continues to disappoint

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — In a four-game span from weeks 10 to 13 last season, Christian Watson caught 15 passes for 313 yards and seven touchdowns. According to ESPN Stats & Info, half of quarterback Jordan Love’s 10 interceptions through nine games have come targeting Watson, including two in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 23-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “There’s people …

Hamstring injury makes WR Christian Watson unavailable for Packers’ season opener with Bears
1 year, 6 months ago

Hamstring injury makes WR Christian Watson unavailable for Packers’ season opener with Bears

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson won’t play in Sunday’s season opener at Chicago while he deals with a hamstring injury. The Packers’ injury report Friday ruled Watson out for the Bears game and listed wide receiver Romeo Doubs as questionable. Watson’s absence means Green Bay won’t have its top returning receiver when Jordan Love …

Packers get QB Love more playmakers in 2nd day of NFL draft
1 year, 10 months ago

Packers get QB Love more playmakers in 2nd day of NFL draft

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love may have been the biggest winner on the second day of the Green Bay Packers’ draft The Packers got a few weapons for their new starting quarterback in the NFL draft on Friday night: They selected Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave and Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round and …

Watson’s emergence gives Packers reason for hope in future
2 years, 3 months ago

Watson’s emergence gives Packers reason for hope in future

Associated Press  

During a season in which not much else has gone right for them, the Green Bay Packers at least appear to have found their next go-to receiver. Christian Watson continued the second-half surge to his rookie season Sunday by scoring on a 14-yard catch and a 46-yard run in Green Bay’s 28-19 victory at Chicago, which enabled the Packers to …

Packers’ Watson eager to flip script on his rookie season
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers’ Watson eager to flip script on his rookie season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson’s decision to celebrate his first career touchdown catch with a backflip may have seemed unusual considering the injuries he already has suffered during his rookie season. “It’s definitely something that I enjoy doing.” Watson will try to build on the momentum from that performance when Green Bay hosts the …

Packers fourth-round pick impresses Aaron Rodgers at training camp
2 years, 7 months ago

Packers fourth-round pick impresses Aaron Rodgers at training camp

Daily Mail  

A turbulent offseason for the Green Bay Packers wide-receiver corps has opened up spots within the roster. Romeo Doubs has impressed coaches - and QB Aaron Rodgers - in his rookie training camp Packers wide-receivers last year and this year Position 2021 2022 WR1 Davante Adams Allen Lazard WR2 Allen Lazard Randall Cobb WR3 Marquez Valdes-Scantling Sammy Watkins WR4 Randall …

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