Watson, Golden power Packers' downfield passing game

Pair combined for 266 yards on 12 catches

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Are Christian Watson and Matthew Golden already the best wide receiver duo in the NFL? Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer Via @JamesPalmerTV on X

What happened: Green Bay drafted Christian Watson 34th overall out of North Dakota State in 2022. Green Bay drafted Matthew Golden 23rd overall out of Texas in 2025.

Why it matters: Green Bay extended Watson in June, keeping the Watson-Golden pairing intact for 2026. The 2026 season now measures whether that investment holds every week.

By the numbers: Watson: 35 catches for 611 yards and 6 touchdowns in 10 games in 2025. Golden: 29 catches for 361 yards in 14 games in 2025.

What to watch: Upcoming weeks reveal whether the output stays consistent against starting secondaries.

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@JamesPalmerTV 2026-10-21T15:19:08.487090+00:00

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