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Watch: Christian Watson makes sensational 45-yard catch vs. Lions

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 1/8/23

Christian Watson made a fantastic catch on SNF

Christian Watson gave the Green Bay Packers a boost after the momentum went away. The Packers had just lost the lead on the Detroit Lions’ previous drive in the third quarter. The Packers, trailing 13-9, needed a touchdown to take the lead in a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive. Watson had a spectacular catch to set up a Packers touchdown.

Watson dove to catch a 45-yard pass by Aaron Rodgers. Watson made the catch with a Lions defender all over him. The Lions were called for pass interference, but the Packers declined.

WHAT A CATCH BY @ChristianW2017!#DETvsGB | #GoPackGo

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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 9, 2023

Two plays later, Rodgers hit Allen Lazard for a touchdown to take a 16-13 lead.

TOUCHDOWN @AllenLazard! #DETvsGB | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/fRoquo7cLc
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) January 9, 2023

The Packers kept the lead heading into the fourth quarter. If the Packers win, they will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round next week. Because the Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams Sunday afternoon, the Lions can only play spoiler in the fourth quarter.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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