Christian Watson’s big-play ability was a game-changer for the Green Bay Packers offense through the second half of the season. Now, instead of relying solely on Watson to fill that role in 2023, they need to find another receiver who can stretch the field.
Without a true downfield threat through the first nine games of the season, opposing defenses didn’t fear getting beat over the top by Green Bay, which led to them shrinking the field by playing closer to the line of scrimmage, along with pressing the Packers receivers. This made moving the ball on the ground or through the quick passing game – which Green Bay was relying heavily on – all the more challenging.