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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson might not care much about individual statistics, but he still has big personal goals after signing a four-year, $92 million extension.
The first step, of course, is to play a full, 17-game season. Watson missed 10 games during his first two seasons, then tore his ACL to end his third season and played in only 10 games in 2025. As Watson understands, achieving any kind of individual statistical goal must start with playing in most or all of the games. Availability is the only way to create volume.
So, what kind of numbers could the Packers receiver achieve over 17 games?
Per Steve Megargee of the AP, Watson's best attempt at setting individual goals was 1,100 receiving yards and at least 10 touchdown catches -- which would both set new career highs for a season.
“I try not to look into the number stuff too much,” Watson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice. “I take it week by week. But if I’m really searching and I want to set personal goals, I definitely want to have double-digit touchdowns and I want to have over 1,100 yards.”
Getting to 1,100 receiving yards would require almost 65 receiving yards per game over 17 games. Last season, Watson produced 611 yards over 10 games, or 61 yards per game. He did catch six touchdown passes over 10 games, or seven over 11 games, if you count the postseason, so hitting double digits is well within reach for a receiver with big play ability and the frame and athleticism to win in the red zone.
Much has been made about Watson never producing more than 620 receiving yards in a season. But a healthy season in a passing game that has become more streamlined -- following the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason -- gives Watson an excellent chance of producing the type of volume numbers that are expected out of a top target.
The Packers are paying Watson at a WR1 rate. Now, he wants to produce like one over a full season.
Hear more from Watson below:
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers WR Christian Watson has big individual goals after signing extension
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The first step, of course, is to play a full, 17-game season. Watson missed 10 games during his first two seasons, then tore his ACL to end his third season and played in only 10 games in 2025. As Watson understands, achieving any kind of individual statistical goal must start with playing in most or all of the games. Availability is the only way to create volume.
So, what kind of numbers could the Packers receiver achieve over 17 games?
Per Steve Megargee of the AP, Watson's best attempt at setting individual goals was 1,100 receiving yards and at least 10 touchdown catches -- which would both set new career highs for a season.
“I try not to look into the number stuff too much,” Watson said after Tuesday's minicamp practice. “I take it week by week. But if I’m really searching and I want to set personal goals, I definitely want to have double-digit touchdowns and I want to have over 1,100 yards.”
Getting to 1,100 receiving yards would require almost 65 receiving yards per game over 17 games. Last season, Watson produced 611 yards over 10 games, or 61 yards per game. He did catch six touchdown passes over 10 games, or seven over 11 games, if you count the postseason, so hitting double digits is well within reach for a receiver with big play ability and the frame and athleticism to win in the red zone.
Much has been made about Watson never producing more than 620 receiving yards in a season. But a healthy season in a passing game that has become more streamlined -- following the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason -- gives Watson an excellent chance of producing the type of volume numbers that are expected out of a top target.
The Packers are paying Watson at a WR1 rate. Now, he wants to produce like one over a full season.
Hear more from Watson below:
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers WR Christian Watson has big individual goals after signing extension
Continue reading...
