The Green Bay Packers desperately needed a big play to end the first half in Chicago, and rookie Christian Watson was up to the task.
On fourth down and the Packers trailing 16-3 late in the second quarter, Watson uncovered on an extended play and made a 14-yard touchdown catch from Aaron Rodgers to pull the Packers to within six points of the Bears going into halftime.
Watson, a second-round pick in the 2022 draft, now has seven touchdown catches in the Packers’ last four games.
Per the Packers, Watson is now third in team history among rookies with seven touchdown receptions.
Here’s the latest Watson touchdown:
14 yards to @ChristianW2017!
His seventh TD in the last four games!
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The Packers fell behind by 13 points after Justin Fields (56-yard touchdown) and Equanimeous St. Brown (56 catch) created explosive plays.
Watson and the Packers receive the ball to open the second half.
