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Should I start Christian Watson, Chris Godwin Jr., Adonai Mitchell for Week 14? Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks and recommendations for the 2025 NFL season.
With the fantasy football playoffs one week away, managers in must-win situations will likely need to make some tough lineup decisions. Several players have emerged out of nowhere as viable plug-and-play options over the familiar players we've rostered all season long.
In this article, we will evaluate the Week 14 outlooks for Christian Watson, Chris Godwin Jr., and Adonai Mitchell. Watson and Godwin both appear to be fully recovered after suffering significant injuries last season, while Mitchell has benefited from the change of scenery with the New York Jets.
So, should fantasy managers start Watson, Godwin, and Mitchell in Week 14? Let's dive in.
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Should I Start Christian Watson for Fantasy Football?
Watson has looked great in six games this year after tearing his ACL in Week 18 of last season. Since returning in Week 7, the 26-year-old wideout has recorded 21 receptions for a team-leading 363 yards and three touchdowns on 34 targets. His per-target efficiency (10.68) ranks 10th best among all wide receivers and tight ends with at least 100 routes during that span.
The Packers' pass-catching situation has been a frustrating one at times this season. There isn't a clear top target earner in the offense, and head coach Matt LaFleur likes to rotate the wideouts. It could become murkier with the potential return of Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) in Week 14. Watson is second on the team in routes since returning, trailing only Romeo Doubs, and shouldn't be affected by Reed's return with since Watson primarily operates on the outside receiver while Reed works out of the slot.
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Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ByBYFLCTsN— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2025
Watson has a prime matchup in Week 14 against a Chicago Bears defense that has allowed the fourth-most PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers. Chicago is in better shape in the secondary with Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon both back healthy, but with how well Jordan Love is playing, combined with Watson's downfield playmaking ability, he's a solid start as an upside WR2 on Sunday.
Should I Start Chris Godwin Jr. for Fantasy Football?
Godwin has only played in four games this season, returning in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams after not playing since Week 5. He was limited to only 35.7% snaps in that game, but ramped up this past week against the Arizona Cardinals and looked healthy.
The 29-year-old wideout played 65.6% of snaps and hauled in three of his five targets for a season high 78 yards. Godwin led the Bucs in receiving, with all three of his catches going for a gain of 22 yards or more. He could have had a bigger day after dropping a touchdown, but looked healthier after the catch and could be in for a nice stretch to end the season.
Here’s OC Josh Grizzard on how Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin helped the Bucs last week vs. the Cardinals: pic.twitter.com/e91yWsJCeK
— River Wells (@riverhwells) December 4, 2025
Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has slowed down since his hot start to open the season, and while Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) were limited in practice this week, they have both been ruled out for Sunday against the Saints.
It's not the most favorable matchup for Godwin in Week 14 versus a New Orleans Saints defense that has been stingy against the pass lately. They've allowed under 200 passing yards in three straight games, and rank middle of the pack in PPR points allowed per game to opposing wide receivers. With Baker Mayfield also not fully healthy due to a left shoulder injury, Godwin projects more as a WR3 on Sunday.
Should I Start Adonai Mitchell for Fantasy Football?
Mitchell has been an excellent trade deadline acquisition for a New York Jets team that needs playmakers on offense, especially with star wideout Garrett Wilson (knee) on Injured Reserve. In his three games with the team, Mitchell has posted 11 receptions for a team-leading 154 yards and one touchdown on 25 targets.
The second-year wideout has been a strong target earner in his limited playing time in the NFL, and his 30% targets per route run since coming to the Jets is a top 10 mark among wide receivers in the past three games. Mitchell is an elite athlete who creates easy separation. Even in a poor offensive environment, there is a lot to like about Mitchell's fantasy outlook in Week 14 and to finish out the season if Wilson is unable to come back.
Tyrod goes DEEP to AD Mitchell for the 52-yard TD!
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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2025
The Jets face the Miami Dolphins in Week 14, who have allowed the ninth fewest PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. But Mitchell's usage has been very exciting, and he presents real upside for fantasy. He's earned over 100 air yards in each of his games with the Jets while running routes on nearly every dropback. Mitchell is a strong flex play in Week 14 for fantasy managers who were able to scoop him up in the past week or two.
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