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Christian Watson is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for wide receivers. Target him as a free agent waiver add for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.
BALLER MOVE: Add and stash in all formats where available
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ANALYSIS: Diving into the Packers wide receiver scenario is like a crowded dance floor. Everyone's jostling for a spot and trying to catch the quarterback's eye. In Week 7, it was Dontayvion Wicks who snagged the spotlight, with three receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' victory. But let’s chat about Christian Watson, whose situation is a mixed bag of potential and frustration for fantasy managers.
Green Bay’s receiving corps is packed to the brim with talent. You've got Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and the emerging tight end Tucker Kraft all vying for looks, making it a real head-scratcher for who’s going to be the top dog each week. For Watson, the challenge is even steeper; he hasn’t raked in more than five targets in any game, keeping him dependent on a long touchdown to really pay off.
Dontayvion Wicks & Christian Watson split playing time in Week 7.
Wicks: 47% routes, 18% targets, 13.8 fantasy points
Watson: 50% routes, 6% targets, 1.5 fantasy pointsCan't start either BUT Wicks worth holding. Led team in targets per route (35%) third healthy game in a row.
— Dwain McFarland (@dwainmcfarland) October 20, 2024
Heading into Week 8, Watson remains that guy you stash in the hopes of a breakout, especially if injuries thin the ranks a bit. He’s dynamite when he gets the ball with a knack for explosive plays, making him an intriguing, if risky, play in deeper fantasy leagues and a sneaky pick in daily fantasy lineups.
But keep those expectations in check; his past injury woes and the target-sharing in Green Bay temper his reliability. Keep Watson on your radar, though, because his big-play potential could turn the tide when you least expect it.
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