Golden (shoulder) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Golden went to the locker room in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury and wasn't able to return, ending Week 9 action with two catches (on three targets) for nine yards. With Dontayvion Wicks (calf) inactive and TE Tucker Kraft (knee) also not returning Sunday, the Packers' receiving corps has been whittled down to Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Malik Heath and Savion Williams.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Injures shoulder in Week 9
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Golden suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
In a span of a few minutes, the Packers announced injuries for Golden and top TE Tucker Kraft (knee). When Golden went to the locker room in the third quarter, he had two catches (on three targets) for nine yards.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: No big plays in Week 8 win
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Golden was limited to three catches for four yards on three targets in Sunday's 35-25 win over the Steelers.
Green Bay activated another downfield threat in Christian Watson (knee) from the reserve/PUP list for his 2025 debut, but the absence of Dontayvion Wicks (calf) may have been a factor in both Watson and Golden seeing ample playing time in top-three roles at receiver. In Golden's case, he played 42 of Green Bay's 64 offensive snaps (66 percent), running a route on 28 of the 29 passing downs in which he was on the field. However, after delivering five receptions of 20-plus yards from Weeks 3 through 6, Golden was unable to provide a splash play for the second game in a row, with his average depth of target on the night settling at a season-low 1.3 yards. Better days should be ahead for the rookie first-round pick, but because Golden hasn't commanded heavy target volume in any game this season, he possesses a low floor that will make it difficult to include him in weekly fantasy lineups with much confidence.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Suiting up in Week 8
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Golden (hip) is listed as active Sunday in Pittsburgh, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Golden ended Week 8 prep Friday by being added to the injury report as limited due to a hip injury, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network then reported earlier Sunday that Golden was in line to suit up, which now has been confirmed. With Christian Watson back in action for the first time since Week 18 of last season after completing his recovery from a torn right ACL, Golden will have additional competition for deep routes in Green Bay's passing game.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Tops 100 yards from scrimmage
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Golden recorded three receptions on five targets for 86 yards in Sunday's 27-18 win over the Bengals. He added two rushes for 16 yards.
Golden continues to get more involved in the Green Bay offense, as he's now earned at least five targets in each of his last three games. He was impressive with the opportunity, ripping off long gains of 35 and 31 yards, the latter of which all but clinched a win for the Packers. Golden topped 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time in his career while showcasing his ability to work deep down the field and also pick up yards after the catch. He appears to be earning trust from coaches and Jordan Love, which should lead to more consistent usage as the season progresses.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Catchless in Week 2 win
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Golden didn't catch either of his two targets but rushed twice for 15 yards in Thursday's 27-18 win over the Commanders. He also had one punt return for minus-2 yards.
The rookie first-round pick just missed bringing in a touchdown on one of his two targets, but the play was broken up by an outstanding effort from cornerback Trey Amos. Golden hasn't managed to carve out a substantial role yet in a deep Packers receiving corps, though he could get more opportunities as soon as Week 3 against the Browns in the absence of Jayden Reed, who broke his collarbone in Thursday's win. Golden's 59 percent snap share Thursday was second behind Romeo Doubs' 74 percent among Green Bay's wide receivers and represented a slight uptick from his 48 percent mark from Week 1.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Just two catches in debut
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Golden caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Lions.
Golden had a quiet NFL debut as Jordan Love threw for only 188 yards. That total included a pair of touchdown passes, which went to Tucker Kraft and Jayden Reed. With Kraft, Reed and Romeo Doubs -- who led the Packers with 68 receiving yards Sunday -- all featured prominently in the passing game for a run-first Green Bay offense, Golden will have to battle for touches, especially early in the 2025 first-round pick's rookie season. Golden will look to pick up the pace Thursday against the Commanders.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Sleeper WRs
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Jayden Reed (foot) is iffy for Week 1 against the Lions, so keep an eye on his status. And Christian Watson (knee) is out. There should be a lot of targets for Golden in his NFL debut, and he's worth using as at least a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. He had a strong training camp, and hopefully it will carry over to the regular season. I'm counting on Golden to make his first Lambeau Leap in this game.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Makes long catch
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Golden made one catch on two targets for 39 yards in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Golden played on the first two offensive possessions along with many of Green Bay's top skill-position players, such as Josh Jacobs, Romeo Doubs and Tucker Kraft. He made a long contested catch down the right sideline on a throw from Malik Willis, showcasing his playmaking ability that will be a welcomed addition to the Packers' receiving corps. Golden looks locked into an immediate role as a starting outside receiver heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Lions.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Doesn't play Saturday
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Golden didn't play in Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Colts.
Though Golden wasn't one of the 29 Packers listed as not suiting up ahead of the game, the rookie wideout didn't log any snaps against the Colts. Golden's next chance to see game action will occur in this coming Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, but it remains to be seen whether or not Green Bay plans to rest key players in the contest.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Suiting up Saturday
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Golden will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Golden will be available for quarterback Malik Willis, despite starters including RB Josh Jacobs and TE Tucker Kraft being listed as healthy scratches. Across the starting lineup, Green Bay will have multiple players sitting out due to injuries, including Jordan Love (thumb), Jayden Reed (foot), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Romeo Doubs (back).
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Getting some work with starters
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Golden caught a deep sideline pass with the first-team offense Monday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
It's a good sign he's getting some snaps with the starters in his first week of training camp, although Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com notes that Golden's impressive catch was followed by a mistimed jump that contributed to an interception. The rookie brings 4.29 speed to a WR room that otherwise has Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks as the top candidates for playing time, with Christian Watson (ACL) potentially joining the mix later in the season.
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Packers' Matthew Golden: Packers add burner wideout in first
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The Packers selected Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 23rd overall.
Although Golden probably isn't a prototypical WR1 at just 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, he presents a rare speed element that the Packers lack in the meantime. Golden's 4.29 speed was one of the headlining stories at the combine, and with wheels like that defenses have new reason to reconsider placing the safeties too close to the line of scrimmage. Jayden Reed (4.45-second 40) was the fastest remaining base package wideout for the Packers with Christian Watson (ACL) out indefinitely, so Golden is a good bet to jump into the starting lineup at the expense of either one or both of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Golden was an excellent kick returner at Houston and Texas and could be the same for the Packers, but it would be a disappointment if Golden can't push for at least the WR2 role in Green Bay by the end of his rookie season.
