Christian Watson and Matthew Golden shine for Packers in historic game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

In a dominant 45-27 victory against the New England Patriots, Packers wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden both surpassed 150 receiving yards, marking a historic performance. Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and one touchdown, while Golden recorded ten catches for 164 yards and also scored. This performance made them the first pair in NFL history to achieve these milestones in the same game since 2023. Following this game, Watson ranks third in the league with 879 receiving yards and Golden is fourth with 783. The Packers scored the most points ever by an opponent at Gillette Stadium since it opened in 2002.
- •Watson ranks third in NFL receiving yards with 879.
- •Golden ranks fourth in receiving yards with 783.
- •Watson caught a 39-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
- •Both players set new career highs in a single game.
- •The Packers scored 45 points, the most at Gillette Stadium.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Watson, Matthew Golden launch into NFL's top 5 with historic performance
"Packers WRs Christian Watson and Matthew Golden are both in the top 5 in the NFL for receiving yards through nine weeks.
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