Packers, Christian Watson and Week 8
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Troy Franklin and Christian Watson have high upside as waiver wire options. However, one is clearly better than the other.
Christian Watson is still that dude in case you forgot, and the best part is he's only now entering the prime of his career at 26 years old. His 33-yard catch was one of, if not, the biggest driving forces in that comeback win.
The Vikings are claiming former Packers TE Ben Sims off waivers. Sims was released to make room for Christian Watson on Saturday.
The Packers have activated wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) from the physically unable to perform list, clearing the way for his season debut this Sunday night against the Steelers.
Game-changing Gary: Defensive lineman Micah Parsons was awarded a game ball on the NBC postgame show for his fourth-quarter sack of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that led to a loss of 10 yards.