NFL legend J.J. Watt watched the Packers–Bears Week 16 thriller and immediately dropped what he called an “undeniable truth”: the league is simply better when the Green Bay–Chicago rivalry is alive and chaotic.
On X, Watt praised the atmosphere and the pure drama of a game that swung wildly late, with the Bears storming back to win 22–16 after an onside kick, a last-minute tying touchdown, and an overtime finish. To Watt, this was the kind of matchup that reminds everyone why the NFL is must-watch — the type of rivalry game that can carry an entire weekend.
Then Watt took it a step further with a joke that sounded half-serious: if he “came out of retirement” and returned to Green Bay as a tight end while the Packers battle a roster crisis at the position, the team would “definitely win the Super Bowl.”
It’s obviously a hypothetical, but it’s built on a Hall-of-Fame-level résumé: three Defensive Player of the Year awards, multiple All-Pro seasons, and years of changing games with power, timing, and relentless motor. Watt hinted that his instincts, toughness in traffic, and blocking edge could instantly boost the red-zone package — and stabilize the offense.
Watt also admitted that if he were younger, he’d strongly consider doing it for real — not for headlines, but to help a team he believes still has a championship ceiling. He imagined diving into meetings, learning the playbook fast, and contributing in a simple, specialized role: a few high-leverage snaps, short-yardage blocking, and a dependable target when the moment gets tight.
More than anything, Watt’s comments felt like a message to Packers fans: stay locked in, trust the details, and keep fighting through the injuries — because in the NFL, one timely boost can change everything.
