Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love connects with WR Christian Watson for a 33-yard catch during Sunday's Week 8 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Watson caught two of four targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Panthers.

Christian Watson's return to the field was highly anticipated, especially after a grueling recovery from an ACL tear sustained in the 2024 regular-season finale. In his first game back, Watson caught four passes for an impressive 85 yards,

The Green Bay Packers are in Pittsburgh to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 8. For the first time, the Packers will face off against Rodgers, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent 18 seasons in Green Bay. Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. CT.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love lofts a 19-yard ball to wide receiver Christian Watson. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Packers receiver Christian Watson is slated to make his return on Sunday, and the team cut a tight end to pave the way.

The Green Bay Packers have yet to see action in the 2025 NFL season with wide receiver Christian Watson active. Since suffering a devastating knee injury in Green Bay’s regular-season finale in the 2024 NFL campaign,

The Packers and Steelers meet at Acrisure Stadium on SNF, but the field conditions have come under fire on social media.

Watson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Carolina.

As expected, the designated wide receiver Christian Watson to return from the PUP list this week and the hope was that he would be able to play immediately. Watson successfully recovered from a torn ACL suffered in January and his return is now inevitable.