Christian Watson Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

On By Littum

In Week 16 (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET), wide receiver Christian Watson and the Green Bay Packers will face the New Orleans Saints, who have the 28th-ranked pass defense in the league (242.2 yards given up per game).

With his upcoming matchup against the Saints this week, should Watson be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the numbers and trends below.

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Christian Watson Week 16 Game Info

Let’s go into a few of the upcoming game’s vital pieces of information, including the projected fantasy points for Watson:

  • Matchups: Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • Date: 23 December 2024
  • Expected Fantasy Points: 6.7
  • Live stream: Look at Fubo

    • Christian Watson Fantasy Stats

    Below is a look at the Fantasy numbers from Watson this season:

  • So far in 2024, Watson is 54th at his position and 169th in the league in fantasy points with 74 (6.2 per game).
  • Watson has averaged 21.7 fantasy points (7.2 per game) over his past three games. He has 237 yards receiving on nine catches (17 targets) and zero touchdowns.
  • Watson has amassed 387 yards receiving on 13 catches (24 targets), with zero touchdowns and 37.1 fantasy points (7.4 per game) in his past five games.
  • In Week 11 against the Chicago Bears, Christian Watson posted a season-high 15 fantasy points, thanks to this stat line: four receptions, 150 yards.

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    Christian Watson Fantasy Game Log

    Week Opponent Fantasy Points Goal Receptions Yards TDs
    Week 1 @Eagles 7.3 5 3 13 1
    Week 3 @Titans 6.7 2 2 67 0
    Week 4 @Vikings 0 1 0 0 0
    Week 6 @Cardinals 12.8 4 3 68 1
    Week 7 @Texans 0.5 2 1 9 0
    Week 8 @Jaguars 3.9 6 4 39 0
    Week 9 @Lions 5.7 7 3 37 0
    Week 11 @Bjørner 15 4 4 150 0
    Week 12 @49ers 0.4 3 0 0 0
    Week 13 @Dolphins 6.7 4 2 67 0
    Week 14 @Lions 9.4 7 4 114 0
    Week 15 @Seahawks 5.6 6 3 56 0

    Christian Watson vs. Saints

    Here are several relevant data points about the Saints outfit that Watson will match up against:

  • New Orleans has allowed five players with more than 100 receiving yards in a game this season.
  • 11 players have caught a touchdown against the Saints this season.
  • New Orleans has allowed three players to catch at least two touchdown passes against them this season.