Who Should I Start? Christian Watson or Tetairoa McMillan

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Week 1 Projections

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10.9 0.7 0.0 3.4 52.2 0.4

Christian Watson News

Christian Watson's High-End Upside Makes him a Priority Target at Current ADP

Monday, July 20, 7:40 AM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson missed the first seven games of the 2025 season while recovering from offseason knee surgery. However, the 27-year-old was a productive player upon his return, recording 35 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns on 55 targets across 10 games. Entering 2026, the Packers' offseason subtraction of wide receiver Romeo Doubs could mean that Watson is the team's clear WR1. Green Bay still has several talented pass-catchers in wide receivers Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden, as well as tight end Tucker Kraft (knee). The team has also typically operated a run-heavy offense and utilized Watson primarily as a downfield option, both of which have limited his target volume in the past. Still, Watson has flashed high-end upside throughout his career, and the team recently committed to him in the form of a four-year, $92 million contract extension. As the WR29 by current redraft ADP, Watson is a risky selection but also one that could pay major dividends for fantasy managers.

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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13.0 0.2 0.0 4.3 64.5 0.4

Tetairoa McMillan News

Tetairoa McMillan to be Used More in the Slot This Year

Friday, July 24, 8:50 AM

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Friday that rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II's size and speed will allow the team to use second-year wideout Tetairoa McMillan in the slot more in 2026, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers took McMillan with the eighth overall pick last year out of the University of Arizona, and he immediately delivered, catching 70 of 122 targets for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 starts to earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. The 23-year-old Hawaiian native will be the Panthers' unquestioned WR1 again in 2026, and Carolina's ability to move him around in Year 2 could make him even more exciting for fantasy purposes. McMillan is a full-go at training camp, too, after he dealt with some minor ankle soreness during the offseason program. The addition of Brazzell will create more competition for targets, but McMillan's volume should remain high enough to make him a solid WR2 target with upside for more in 2026 fantasy football drafts. He's currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 23 fantasy WR.

Christian Watson vs. Tetairoa McMillan

Still trying to decide between Watson and McMillan? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Christian Watson is projected to score 10.9 points this week while Tetairoa McMillan is projected to score 13.0 points.