Christian Watson Hoping To Build On Breakout Game VS Cowboys
Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson finally got his feet under the NFL table with an ‘explosive’ performance against Dallas.
In 6 appearances through Week 9, Christian Watson produced only 88 receiving yards and zero receiving touchdowns.
Christian Watson sparked into life on Sunday, burning the Cowboys with four catches, 107 yards and three touchdowns.
If he has truly arrived, he could provide a much-needed boost for a Packers offense that’s been clunky this season.
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Watson says his initial struggles played on his mind, but the key to combating any confidence issues is to keep building momentum.
“I’d say here and there, but it’s a quick bounce back,” Watson said. “Obviously, got a lot of guys rallying around me, a lot of guys building that confidence back up in me. It just comes down to a lot of self-talk, too, just leaning back on my preparation, leaning back on my work and just know that drops are going to happen, bad plays are going to happen. You’ve just got to make the most of the next opportunity.
“Keep on chopping,” Watson said. “Obviously, got to stay on that incline, stay on that rise, just keep on building week to week.”
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“I think the one thing that you definitely saw, you could feel his speed out there,” coach Matt LaFleur said Monday of Watson. “And I think anytime that you have that element, it does change how maybe you’re viewed or how teams will play you.
“To get those big explosive plays was absolutely critical for us. We talk about it every week: You want to score points, get explosive plays, and he provided a huge spark for us.”
