Christian Watson just put up a ridiculous stat line of 6 receptions, 147 yards, and 2 touchdowns, immediately rocketing him into the conversation for the best wide receiver performance of NFL Week 1. We waited all summer for this, and just like that, 30 of 32 teams have hit the field, with only the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs still to play. Early returns are in, and some guys are already shaping up to be league-winners.
Jags’ QB and Packers’ WR Are Lighting It Up
Seriously, did you see Watson play? That kind of production, 6 grabs for almost 150 yards and two scores, it’s not just good, it’s “thrusts you into WR1 territory” good. He’s got that solid route running and a high average depth of target, which means he’s always gonna have a massive ceiling for production. And get this, the Packers might have some issues on defense, right? Well, that’s actually *good* for Watson, ’cause it’s gonna force their offense to throw the ball even more. He’s built for these huge days, and Week 1 was just a taste.
But Watson isn’t the only one making noise. Over in Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence is looking absolutely elite. Yeah, they got to beat up on the “lowly” Browns, but Lawrence still tossed for 245 yards, 4 touchdowns, and zero interceptions to open the season. That’s a statement, no matter the opponent. He’s got a ton of offensive talent around him, and it looks like offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s plan is to spread the ball around to everybody. As long as TLaw protects the ball, the sky is literally the limit for that Jags offense, and for his fantasy value.
Hollins Steps Up in New England
Now, let’s talk about Mack Hollins in New England. With AJ Brown reportedly out for a whopping six weeks, Hollins is suddenly staring down a major workload. In Week 1, he grabbed 4 receptions for 51 yards on 5 targets. But here’s the kicker: he played on 70% of the offensive snaps, which was a team-high for their wide receivers. When you consider how lackluster Romeo Doubs looked, Hollins isn’t just filling in, he could genuinely be the Patriots’ main guy moving forward. That’s a massive opportunity for anyone, let alone a guy who just got handed the keys to the starting gig. You gotta keep an eye on situations like this.
We’ve only got Monday Night Football left for Week 1, but man, these early performances are setting the tone. Players like Watson, Lawrence, and Hollins are showing us exactly what they can do right out of the gate. Next week is gonna be crucial to see if they can keep this momentum going, or if Week 1 was just a flash. This is just the beginning, and we’re ready for all the action Week 2 is gonna bring.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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