Packers beat Patriots 45-27 as Watson and Golden post career highs

Green Bay defeated New England 45-27 on November 8, with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden setting personal bests in receiving yards. The victory lifted the Packers to 6-3.

Watson's seven receptions produced 171 yards, and Golden totaled 164 yards from 10 catches. Only three previous games in Packers history had featured two receivers gaining at least 150 yards apiece.

Golden accounted for 150 yards before halftime, catching seven passes and scoring a touchdown as Green Bay took a 24-14 lead. After the break, Watson added four receptions worth 109 yards and a touchdown.

Jordan Love finished with 372 yards, completing 23 of 29 throws before Tyrod Taylor took over late. Love began the scoring with a touchdown run, reached 100 career touchdown passes on his scoring connection with Golden and also found Savion Williams for a touchdown.

The Packers intercepted Drake Maye three times and recorded four sacks against him. Xavier McKinney's interception came on the New England quarterback's first throw.

Josh Jacobs departed in the first quarter because of a hand injury. Kaleb Johnson rushed 11 times, gaining 59 yards and scoring a touchdown. Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis and right guard Ben Brown also exited with injuries. Green Bay's next opponent is Minnesota, while New England faces Detroit in Munich.