Stock up, stock down for Packers following Week 1 win vs. Bears
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Allen Robinson #12 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Darnell Savage #26 and Blake Martinez #50 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 10-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Allen Robinson #12 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Darnell Savage #26 and Blake Martinez #50 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 10-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Flombardiave-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F07-2F1172812447-850x560-af33b6571e521e93d6370f0fd8bbce9411454736f9d42c79e10e7ced2d4872ff.jpg)
Stock up: Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Marquez Valdes-Scantling has received a lot of praise throughout the offseason about his potential in Matt LaFleur’s offense. He’s been considered a breakout candidate by many, and for good reason.
And MVS made a good start to the season. In a game dominated by both defenses, Valdes-Scantling did find some success, leading the Packers in receiving yards, while tying with Davante Adams with four receptions, the most on the team.
Valdes-Scantling showed off his speed on a 47-yard catch that gave the Packers offense the spark it needed in the second quarter. It was a crucial play on the only touchdown drive of the evening for either team. MVS showed in this game that he can be a deep threat for the Packers.
Surprisingly, Geronimo Allison didn’t have a single target in the game. MVS had six. It’s only one game, but this could suggest Valdes-Scantling is the clear number two wide receiver in this offense and a go-to target for Rodgers along with Adams.
After an impressive summer, it was good to see Valdes-Scantling make key plays on the field in Week 1 in what was a difficult matchup. In a potential breakout season, this was an ideal start for the second-year wide receiver.