Christian Watson didn’t need a dozen targets to leave his mark on Sunday. He just needed four - and he made every single one count.
In Green Bay’s 28-21 win over the rival Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, Watson turned four receptions into 89 yards and two touchdowns, putting on a clinic in efficiency and explosiveness. For a player still climbing back from a torn ACL suffered nearly a year ago - against this very same Bears team - it was a full-circle performance that reminded everyone exactly why the Packers traded up to grab him in the second round four years ago.
Let’s talk about those touchdowns, because they weren’t just scores - they were statements.
The first came in the second quarter, a 23-yard strike from Jordan Love that saw Watson beat his man clean and finish the play untouched. The Bears, apparently unfazed by the warning shot, stuck with man coverage.
That decision came back to bite them in the third quarter, when Love spotted single coverage again and let it rip - this time a 41-yard bomb that Watson hauled in with daylight to spare. Two touchdowns, both against man, both emphasizing Watson’s speed, route-running, and the growing trust between him and his quarterback.
His 22.5 yards per catch average wasn’t just eye-catching - it was a reminder of the vertical threat he brings to this offense. That kind of production on limited targets is the dream scenario for any offensive coordinator. It stretches the field, forces defenses to stay honest, and opens up everything underneath for the rest of the offense.
And let’s not overlook the context. This wasn’t just any game - this was a division matchup against a bitter rival, and Watson’s performance came less than a year after he suffered a season-ending injury against the very same team.
It’s the kind of bounce-back that speaks not only to his physical recovery but to his mental toughness. He’s now found the end zone five times in the last four games - and it’s no coincidence that the Packers’ offense has looked more dynamic in that stretch.
Packers fans certainly took notice. Social media lit up during and after the game, with fans celebrating Watson’s resurgence and the big-play electricity he brings to the offense. It’s not hard to see why - when Watson is healthy and rolling, Green Bay’s passing game just hits differently.
As the playoff race tightens and the Packers look to keep building momentum, Watson’s ability to flip the field and finish drives could be a game-changer. If Sunday was any indication, he’s not just back - he’s ready to be a difference-maker down the stretch.