Who Should I Start? Justin Jefferson or Christian Watson

Friday, October 17, 4:40 PM

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings should once again be glued into starting lineups when his team takes on a Philadelphia Eagles team that has uncharacteristically struggled in 2025. The Eagles, who infamously passed on Jefferson to select Jalen Reagor, haven't been nearly as dominant as they were in their run to a Super Bowl last season. Philly is allowing points on more than 43% of opposing drives, which ranks 26th, and also ranks in the bottom 10 of average depth of target (29th), pressure percentage (27th), and sacks (25th). With Minnesota set to start backup quarterback Carson Wentz for at least one more week, getting the ball to Jefferson, who had 22 targets in the past two games, should be a priority again.

Friday, October 17, 7:45 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will have to wait another week to make his 2025 season debut, as he's officially been ruled out for the Week 7 contest on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Watson remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his ACL in Week 18 of last year. He had his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, but he has yet to put in a full practice, going six straight practices as a limited participant. As long as the 26-year-old can upgrade to a full practice at some point next week, he should be officially activated from the PUP to be active in next week's contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Injuries continue to be an issue for Watson, but when healthy, he'll be an explosive deep-threat option for quarterback Jordan Love, making him stash-worthy for those in need of WR depth in the second half of the season.