The Green Bay Packers will visit the Denver Broncos in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Christian Watson.
Is Christian Watson Playing in Week 15?
Watson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Watson in Week 15?
CeeDee Lamb, Rashee Rice, Nico Collins, Amon-Ra St. Brown.
I could keep going, but at some point, I’m going to lose your attention. Those are receivers who have scored fewer PPR points than Watson since Week 11. He’s the sixth-highest scoring player at the position (total points) over that stretch as he’s turned 92 routes into 17 catches for 264 yards and five touchdowns.
Scoring variance has been in his favor, and while that is likely to regress (though he is making a habit of scoring on a high percentage of his receptions), it’s the 26.5% target share that has my attention.
Jordan Love is showing no hesitation in calling his number vertically, and I think the Packers knew that these soft long passes were within their QB’s skill set; they just thought that Matthew Golden would be the speedster most likely to be running under them.
Last weekend against the Bears, Love noticed Watson one-on-one with a safety and simply lobbed the ball into vacated space, telling his receiver to win the foot race to a spot.
Easy game.
He coasted into the end zone on that play and continued his red-hot run. This week, of course, carries more risk. Jayden Reed is a week healthy and figures to be a focal point due to avoiding the Patrick Surtain matchup.
That said, while Watson will line up across from the reigning DPOY, there’s a decent chance that Love looks his way on the chances he gets when not locking horns with the best corner in the sport.
For me, you’re playing with fire here. If I’m confident in my starting lineup and want to round it out with a flex, I’d prefer to go the safer route with a Khalil Shakir-type. If you’re the last team in the playoffs and trying to knock off a 13-1 powerhouse, I have no issue in running Watson out there: he’s healthy, and we know that he is capable of racking up points in a hurry when that’s the case, even in a tough spot.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Watson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Watson is projected to score 12.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Watson to have three receptions for 56 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Watson could also add four rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Packers at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 59 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
