From the jump, rookie wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson were integral parts of the Packers’ Week 1 offense. Once Allen Lazard is back in the mix, that continued reliance on the young receivers will provide Matt LaFleur with more flexibility to play Lazard from the slot, where he has been a more effective pass-catcher.
All offseason, we heard Rodgers say how he prefers production over potential and that the Packers’ top-three receivers were going to be the veterans Lazard, Randall Cobb, and Sammy Watkins. However, with Lazard, unfortunately, missing Week 1, Watson and Doubs’ roles increased.