Packers' Watson and Golden rank among NFL's top receiving duos

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Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Packers' Watson and Golden rank among NFL's top receiving duos
Summary

Christian Watson and Matthew Golden of the Green Bay Packers are establishing themselves as one of the NFL's top wide receiver tandems. Watson ranks fourth in receiving yards per game (97.7), while Golden is eighth (87.0). Both players have exceeded 45 catches and 775 yards through the first nine games of the season. Their recent performance included a strong outing against the New England Patriots, where Golden had 10 catches for 164 yards and Watson added seven receptions for 171 yards. The duo will face the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the league in points allowed, in their upcoming matchup.

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By the Numbers
  • •Watson has 49 catches for 879 yards and seven touchdowns.
  • •Golden has 53 receptions for 783 yards and five scores.
  • •Both players are making a significant impact in the Packers' offense.
  • •Watson and Golden are the first duo since 2000 to each have five-plus catches of 40-plus yards in nine games.
  • •The Packers face the Vikings next, who allow an NFL-low 14.5 points per game.
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  • 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Christian Watson and Matthew Golden emerging as one of NFL's top wideout duos
What they're saying
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(AP) — Christian Watson just had to stay healthy. Matthew Golden simply required a few more targets.

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