Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears wanted blowouts, and a blowout is exactly what he got on Sunday. The Green Bay Packers absolutely walloped their division rivals 31-7 at Lambeau Field, proving they can not only grab a lead, but actually keep it. After facing a ton of well-warranted criticism for not holding onto leads, the Packers took complete control of the game and never took their foot off the gas.
Golden and Watson: Unleashing a Receiving Nightmare
Holy smokes, what a show Matthew Golden put on! His breakout year just keeps rolling, and Sunday was another masterclass. This deep threat found himself wide open more than once, and the Packers offense didn’t hesitate to take advantage. Whether the team needed a crucial first down or was going for a two-point conversion after a missed extra point, Golden was there, snatching everything thrown his way. His hands were super solid this week, a welcome sight after some ugly drops earlier in the year. He finished the day with 6 catches on 7 targets for 123 yards, plus he added 27 yards on 2 punt returns, including a long of 17.
But wait, there’s more! The talk about a Matthew Golden and Christian Watson WR duo having “potential to feed families” felt like an understatement after this game. After years of trying to rebuild the receiving corps in the wake of the Davante Adams trade, it really feels like the heavens are shining down on Green Bay. Watson was also left wide open multiple times, and Jordan Love just kept finding him for huge gains and big scores. Seriously, when Christian Watson is this open, there’s no stopping him. His second touchdown catch? That was one of the best catches I’ve ever seen from a Packer, and he brought it in like it was nothing.
Windy Woes For the Kicker
Look, not everyone can be a hero every Sunday. Rookie kicker Trey Smack had a tough go against the elements in an extremely windy Lambeau. He missed two field goals and an extra point, which obviously isn’t ideal for any coach. However, in a commanding 31-7 win, it almost felt like a live-game practice. Smack did manage a successful 35-yard field goal and made two extra points, so it wasn’t a total wash. The team will definitely want him to tighten things up moving forward, but for Week 5, the win was so big it kinda overshadowed the kicking miscues.
The Packers are walking out of Week 5 with a solid 3-2 record, and there’s a definite buzz around this offense. With Golden and Watson playing like this, fans have every reason to be hyped for what’s coming next on the field.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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