by: Nick Geddes 23 hours ago NickGeddesNews
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was hospitalized after Sunday’s 34-26 Week 15 road defeat to the Denver Broncos. Watson, who left the game early in the third quarter due to a chest injury, was evaluated at the hospital and will travel home with the team.
The injury occurred as Watson was attempting to catch a deep pass from quarterback Jordan Love . Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II was covering Watson and both players went for the ball. Surtain intercepted the ball and Watson landed hard on his left shoulder.
Christian Watson is down for the Packers, following a Pat Surtain INT pic.twitter.com/Ta1uYj22nz
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) December 14, 2025
Before exiting the game, Watson hauled in three passes for 29 yards. At the time, the Packers had a 23-14 lead over the Broncos.
Christian Watson exits, Packers fall to Broncos
Watson returned to the lineup in late October after starting the season on injured reserve/physically unable to perform list. The 26-year-old tore his ACL during the Packers’ final 2024 regular season game against the Chicago Bears. Watson had 25 receptions for 452 yards and five touchdowns entering Sunday’s game, Green Bay’s most explosive wideout since his return.