Christian Watson torches Vikings in Week 1

Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson caught six passes for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. He was targeted eight times. SOURCE: ESPN Why It Matters: The Vikings had no answers for Watson on Sunday as the speedy wideout racked up six receptions, 147 yards,

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Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson caught six passes for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. He was targeted eight times.

SOURCE: ESPN

Why It Matters: The Vikings had no answers for Watson on Sunday as the speedy wideout racked up six receptions, 147 yards, and two touchdowns, including an 81-yard catch and run. Minnesota tightened things up after halftime, but the damage was done. It was a continuation of the growth we saw from Watson last year once he returned from the ACL injury he sustained in the 2024 season finale. With his speed and size, Watson is a big-play threat every time he touches the ball. We need to see more consistency before we can push Watson toward that WR1 level, but we're already

at a point where you'd be hard pressed to bench him.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Christian Watson torches Vikings in Week 1