Jacob Westendorf · Jun 2, 2026
Jacob picked Christian Watson (whom he expects to lead the Packers in receiving), Lucas Van Ness (whom he expects to start) and Anthony Belton as his 2026 Packers breakout candidates, and called the Rams a clear favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
“And I won't be surprised at all at all if he's their leading receiver at the end of the season.”
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Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost
“he's never had this opportunity that is in front of him this year, and that is Christian Watson... I think he's the guy who's best suited to take that jump as a receiver this year.”
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Christian Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
“And I won't be surprised at all at all if he's their leading receiver at the end of the season.”
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- Sleeper CallsLukas Van NessGreen Bay PackersJun 2, 2026
Lukas Van Ness to outplay his draft cost
“But it's Lucas Van Ness. And I think, again, another one of those, like, do or die kind of seasons.”
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- Conference ChampionsLos Angeles RamsJun 2, 2026
Los Angeles Rams to reach the Super Bowl
“Now to me, I think the Rams are a clear favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.”
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- Sleeper CallsAnthony BeltonGreen Bay PackersJun 2, 2026
Anthony Belton to outplay his draft cost
“Anthony Belton... And I think Belton is a big part of being able to do that.”
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Lukas Van Ness to be 1st on the depth chart
“But for the first time in his career, he's gonna start, presumably.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.