Watson, Golden combine for 266 yards on 12 catches

Production came without much rushing support

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined for 266 yards on 12 catches yesterday. 2 Watson touchdowns were 42 and 53 y Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: The duo combined for 266 yards on 12 catches on Oct. 12. Watson scored on receptions of 42 and 53 yards.

Why it matters: The outing builds on Watson’s latest notable catch and lifts the duo to 50 catches for 871 yards and 8 touchdowns this season. Watson averages 16.5 yards per catch and Golden 15.2, a field-stretching profile that stresses soft pass defenses.

By the numbers: Oct. 12: 12 catches, 266 yards (22.2 avg); Watson TDs of 42 and 53 yards. Season duo: 50 catches, 871 yards, 8 TDs; Watson 16.5 YPC, Golden 15.2 YPC.

What to watch: Watch whether upcoming defenses shade extra safety help toward Watson and Golden on early downs.

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@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-13T15:24:36.700303+00:00

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