3 Green Bay Packers who will impact Chicago Bears outcome most in week 1

The Green Bay Packers have a big name pass rusher, and a young QB-WR combination that could give the Chicago Bears issues week 1
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Chicago Bears, Christian Watson
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2. Do the Green Bay Packers have a breakout star in Christian Watson?

Christian Watson is the definition of a hit-or-miss player. On his best days, he has 107 yards and three touchdowns. At his worst, one catch for one yard is a game he has on the stat sheet. Against the Chicago Bears, he had three catches for nine yards and then three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. He can do a lot of different things with three catches.

So, containing him and making sure that it is not one of his 100-yard games or two touchdown games will be the key to the game. Both Tyrique Stevenson and Jaylon Johnson will get a heavy dose of Watson.

For Johnson, these are the players he thrives against. He struggles when players are shiftier and quicker, but straight-line speed and a limited route tree is where he thrives. For Stevenson, it will be a test. Watson excels with double moves and creating space down the sideline. He has elite speed, so even if Stevenson bites on play-action, he will be in trouble.

Beyond that, the safeties, especially Eddie Jackson has to shift his side to cover for the speed of Watson. However, this does leave te other cornerbacks exposed without much protection against Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs. That is the impact Watson can have on games. The Chicago Bears must be prepared.