The debate over who would emerge as Jordan Love’s go-to receiver has been a running storyline ever since he took over in Green Bay. With Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and first-round pick Matthew Golden all in the mix, this wide receiver room has carried the “committee” label. But on Sunday Night Football against the Cowboys, one name separated himself — Romeo Doubs, who found the end zone three times as Love’s clear favorite target. Now the question becomes: can fantasy managers trust Doubs as a WR1 moving forward? Let’s dig in.
Romeo Doubs’ History
Sunday night was a much-needed breakout for the Nevada product, who has battled both concussions and off-the-field issues. Drops were a major storyline for Green Bay’s receivers in 2024 — they tied for the league lead with 25, and Doubs was responsible for five of them (9.8% of his targets). For context, that matched the entire Arizona Cardinals receiving corps over the full season. Still, despite playing only 13 games, Doubs led the Packers in targets per game (5.5), with Dontayvion Wicks (4.47) and Jayden Reed (4.41) close behind.
From a fantasy lens, Doubs averaged 10.1 FPTS per game last year, but consistency was an issue — only five of his 13 outings cracked double digits. His usage swung wildly, from as few as two targets to as many as 11, and he topped five receptions just twice (Week 7 vs. Houston, Week 17 vs. Minnesota). Through the first three weeks of 2025, he was quiet — three red zone looks, a 14.1% target share, 40.3 yards per game, and just WR55 in FPTS/game. Then came Week 4, a performance that opens up the conversation.
Can Doubs be a WR1?
In Week 1 against Detroit, Doubs managed two catches on four targets. Week 2 brought three receptions on five looks, and Week 3 saw him convert both of his two opportunities. Then came the Week 4 eruption: six receptions, 58 yards, three touchdowns, and 29.8 fantasy points:
As encouraging as that ceiling game was, it stands as a one-week spike rather than a reliable trend. Head coach Matt LaFleur has repeatedly dismissed the idea of naming a “WR1,” and his scheme reflects it — spreading targets across the roster. In 2024, Doubs did lead the team with a 19.7% target share, but Wicks (16.4%), Reed (16.2%), and TE Tucker Kraft (15.1%) were close behind. By comparison, true fantasy WR1s live in the 25%+ range, such as CeeDee Lamb (27.3% in 2024) or Justin Jefferson (29.9% in 2024).
Complicating matters further, Green Bay has been without two of its top wideouts. Christian Watson tore his ACL in January, while Jayden Reed broke his collarbone in Week 2. Reed isn’t expected back until early-to-mid November, and Watson’s practice window opens this week with hopes he could return in late October or early November. When both wideouts return to the lineup, there are more mouths to feed, and Doubs’ target share should see a direct hit.
For now, Doubs looks like Jordan Love’s most trusted target, but fantasy managers shouldn’t chase WR1 production. His role projects more realistically in the WR3/FLEX range — useful in lineups, but volatile in an offense designed to spread the ball week after week.
