Through two preseason games, Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs has done nothing to hurt his status as a top breakout candidate for Matt LaFleur’s team in 2023. In fact, Doubs has provided even more evidence of his breakout potential through two games.
The sample size is, of course, small. Doubs has played all of 19 snaps in games against the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots.
But the numbers are worth considering as the regular season approaches. Doubs has caught all four of his targets, including three contested targets, and Jordan Love has a perfect 158.3 passer rating when targeting him.
Love’s stats through two preseason games:
— 4 targets
— 4 catches
— 3/3 contested catches
— 1 TD, 3 first downs
— 18.3 yards/catch
— 3.84 yards/route run
— 158.3 passer rating when targeted
Doubs caught two more passes over three series during Saturday’s preseason showdown with the Patriots. LaFleur described both as “big-time catches,” including an impressive snag in traffic to convert 3rd-and-7.
Here are all four of Doubs’ targets and catches this preseason:
Target 1: 12-yard catch
Target 2: 8-yard TD catch
Target No. 3: 9-yard catch to convert 3rd-and-7
Target No. 4: 42-yard catch
Conclusion
Doubs has made plays in the playaction bootleg game, down in the red zone on a staple double crosser concept, on third down in a contested situation on another staple route combination, and one-on-one down the field. Again, the small sample size caveat applies here, but Doubs looks like he’ll be a top target for Jordan Love in 2023.
