Green Bay’s receiving hierarchy has solidified over recent weeks with Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson emerging as the clear top options. Both wideouts head into Thanksgiving with contrasting recent production trends. Does either Packers receiver belong in fantasy football lineups for Week 13 against Detroit?
Romeo Doubs Fantasy Outlook
Doubs maintained his elevated snap share against Minnesota, playing 73% of the snaps while he and Watson continue to distance himself from the rest of the rotation. No other Green Bay receiver besides those two reached a 50% snap count, confirming the clear separation between the top two options and everyone else. This consistent playing time provides the foundation for weekly target volume.
The production has fallen off dramatically despite the stable workload. Doubs hasn’t reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 9, rendering him essentially unstartable for three consecutive weeks. His most recent outing saw him catch four passes on eight targets for 53 yards. That’s respectable on paper but concerning when factoring in missed opportunities.
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Drop issues have plagued his performance throughout this stretch. Two brutal drops in the first half against the Giants cost him additional production in what should have been a more prolific afternoon. These concentration lapses continue undermining his fantasy value despite Jordan Love looking his direction frequently.
Doubs commands the highest target share among Green Bay’s receiving corps when Love drops back to pass. He operates as the primary chain-mover in the offense, earning looks on critical downs when the Packers need conversions. This role security provides a safer floor than Watson’s boom-or-bust profile, though that floor has proven underwhelming lately.
Christian Watson Fantasy Outlook
Watson looks completely healthy following his early-season injury absence and has seemingly overtaken Doubs as the primary option in Green Bay’s passing attack. He played 74% of the snaps against Minnesota, leading all Packers receivers in playing time.
His Week 12 performance against the Vikings showcased his current role perfectly. Watson caught five passes on seven targets for 49 yards, pacing all Green Bay pass-catchers in every receiving category. That seven-target total marked both a season-high and represented a 33% target share of Love’s pass attempts.
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Scoring production has been virtually nonexistent beyond one explosive outing. Watson found the end zone twice in Week 11 against the Giants, marking the only game this season where he scored. Those touchdowns came on high-degree-of-difficulty catches that demonstrated his red-zone prowess but masked underlying volume concerns.
The overall target numbers remain modest despite his elevated status. Watson relies heavily on deep balls and touchdowns to produce fantasy points rather than consistent underneath work. Without finding pay dirt, his fantasy output suffers dramatically as evidenced by his scoreless performances in most contests this year.
Should You Start Doubs or Watson This Week?
Detroit presents a favorable defensive matchup for Green Bay’s receiving options. The Lions allow the fifth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking among the league’s more generous secondaries.
The defensive structure favors pass-catchers over ground options. Detroit functions as a pass-funnel defense, allowing the fourth-fewest schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to running backs while remaining vulnerable through the air. This configuration should encourage Matt LaFleur to call more pass plays than in recent weeks.
Game environment factors heavily into both receivers’ outlooks. The Lions enter seeking revenge for their Week 1 loss where Green Bay dominated in a 27-13 victory. Detroit opened as 3-point home favorites with the total set at 48.5 points for the Thanksgiving Day clash. This suggests a competitive contest that prevents the Packers from sitting on a lead through extensive rushing.
Green Bay won’t be able to avoid passing entirely as they did last week when Love attempted just 21 throws. The Lions’ offensive firepower forces opponents to match their scoring output, creating more opportunities for both Doubs and Watson. Both receivers qualify as WR3 options for Week 13, with Doubs offering the safer floor through target volume while Watson provides boom potential if he finds the end zone again.