Matthew Golden - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Closes regular season with one grab Golden caught one of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Vikings. He finished his rookie regular season with 29 receptions for 361 yards on 44 targets and 10...

Impact Golden saw a major increase in playing time in Week 18 with the Packers resting most of their key offensive players in the regular season finale. The rookie wideout played 100 percent of Green Bay's offensive snaps Sunday after averaging a sub-50 percent snap over his 13 prior games. After being drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the expectations surrounding Golden's ability to be an instant contributor this season were not met. However, the Texas product did flash his potential as a deep threat with the ability to stretch the field. His limited usage in a crowded receiving corps featuring the likes of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks ultimately capped his upside in his first year as a pro. Golden will continue to be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the Packers visit the Bears in the first round of the wild-card playoffs on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Packers ready for new start in playoffs after closing regular season with four straight losses

The Green Bay Packers believe their lack of momentum heading into the postseason shouldn’t make much of a difference now that they’re in the playoffs

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Packers' Clayton Tune, Matthew Golden have cool connection for Week 18 starting roles | Sporting News These guys know one another well.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Packers just made their most embarrassing Matthew Golden comment yet It's difficult to understand the Packers' plan with Matthew Golden, and they just gave fans even more reason to feel frustrated.

5 DAYS AGO • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Panthers' McMillan Clear Favorite

Tetairoa McMillan is the clear favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Find out who else is in the mix heading into the final week of...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Panthers' McMillan Clear Favorite

Minimal usage in loss Golden rushed twice for four yards and didn't catch his lone target during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Bears.

Impact Golden has now received just one target in two of the Packers' last three games. He played 22 offensive snaps during Saturday's loss, trailing Jayden Reed (45), Christian Watson (43), Romeo Doubs (43) and Dontayvion Wicks (30). Golden, a 2025 first-round pick from Texas, has had an underwhelming start to his NFL career, catching 27 of 38 targets for 341 yards and rushing 10 times for 49 yards across 12 contests. He likely won't carry much fantasy value in the Week 17 matchup against the Ravens, especially with the uncertainty surround Green Bay's quarterback situation, with both Jordan Love (concussion) and Malik Willis (shoulder) dealing with injuries.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers monitoring Willis' shoulder issue as well as Love's progress after OT loss to Bears

Jordan Love isn’t the only Green Bay quarterback dealing with a health issue as the Packers attempt to regroup from a brutal 22-16 overtime loss in Chicago that dealt a major blow...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt LaFleur can't ignore the Matthew Golden reality staring him in the face With three huge games coming up to end the season, Packers coach Matt LaFleur is left with an easy decision with Matthew Golden.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Matthew Golden on Bears rematch: 'It's about being confident' Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden spoke with the media ahead of the Saturday night matchup against the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Matthew Golden is finally poised for the breakout Packers fans have begged for The Packers need their first-round receiver now more than ever, and he has proved his time is finally here.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Broncos cornerback Riley Moss hasn't been able to shake his reputation for being handsy

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss keeps getting flagged for holding defenders on deep passes, despite efforts to reduce penalties

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

5 Reasons Why Packers Could Still Go on Playoff Run Without Micah Parsons

The Packers may have lost superstar Micah Parsons to injury, but here's why they could still be a contender in the NFC.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

5 Reasons Why Packers Could Still Go on Playoff Run Without Micah Parsons

Inbox: Micah Parsons is here for the long haul, and he will rise again The Packers can keep their entire playbook open with Matthew Golden on the field

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Emerges late in loss Golden recorded three receptions on four targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Golden had only two targets and one catch through three quarters, though he was forced to step up with Christian Watson (chest) sidelined early in the third quarter. Golden delivered a long 27-yard reception early in the fourth quarter to help set up a Green Bay field goal, and he managed his highest yardage total since Week 6. The severity of Watson's injury isn't clear, though Golden should have the chance to step up for a Week 16 matchup against the Bears if Watson is sidelined.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love hits Matthew Golden DEEP | Packers vs. Broncos Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden catches a 27-yard pass from QB Jordan Love during Sunday's Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

In clear for Sunday Golden (wrist) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Denver, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Since he injured his shoulder Week 9 against the Panthers and then picked up a wrist issue after Week 11 action, Golden has missed three contests (Weeks 10, 12 and 13) and logged 23 combined offensive snaps and four targets in his two appearances. He finally was a full participant Friday for the first time since prior to Week 9, so he presumably will be able to take on whatever workload Sunday's game plan allows for. However, all of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Bo Melton also will be available this weekend, meaning he could be reduced to certain sub-packages.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited at practice Golden (wrist) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Golden has been listed with a wrist injury since Week 12 prep that sidelined him for two games and capped him at five offensive snaps and one target, which he didn't catch, in this past Sunday's win versus the Bears. He joins Jayden Reed (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Savion Williams (foot) as limited participants this week as the Packers' receiving corps continues to be beset by injuries. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Golden enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest in Denver.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers head to Denver looking to end the Broncos' 10-game winning streak

Green Bay faces Denver on Sunday with the Packers at 9-3-1 and the Broncos 11-2

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited due to wrist Golden (wrist) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Golden returned from a two-game absence to play just 10 percent of snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-21 win over the Bears. Reporters have suggested that Golden and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) might have played more if they'd been healthy, but it also seems like Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed are the top three on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Packers WR Matthew Golden, Sargento Foods present Touchdowns for Hunger donation Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden and Sargento Foods presented a donation to Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee and Paul's Pantry in Green Bay...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

NFC North-leading Packers will face major challenges in back-to-back road games

Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers can’t afford to get complacent now that they have regained first place in the NFC North

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt LaFleur reveals why Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks were invisible vs. Bears Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks after their Week 14 win.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Limited by wrist issue Golden was limited by a wrist injury in Sunday's 28-21 victory over the Bears, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.

Impact Golden played only five snaps in Week 14 after missing a pair of contests with a wrist issue, and although his snap count may have taken a hit regardless with Jayden Reed returning, the lack of playing time was at least partly due to his injury. Golden could be more involved in Week 15 if he is able to shed his injury tag by Friday, but even still, his role will likely remain limited with all of Reed, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs healthy and ahead of him on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of favor in return Sunday Golden (wrist) failed to bring in his only target in Sunday's 28-21 win over Chicago.

Impact Golden fell out of favor after returning from a two-game layoff at the hands of a wrist injury. The first-round rookie watched six teammates finish with higher target counts in the win. This was the concern regarding Golden's usage now that Green Bay's receiver room is back at full strength. Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) was activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday's contest and was far more involved than Golden, making the former the more desirable Packers' returning receiver to go after on the wire ahead of next Sunday's tilt against Denver.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Sunday Golden (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Golden has missed three of the last four contests due to shoulder and wrist injuries, but in his return to the lineup Week 14, he'll welcome back third-year WR Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder), who has been sidelined since Week 2. Considering all of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks entered the weekend without designations, Golden and Reed may be capped to certain situations behind that trio. Having said that, Golden has managed just a 24-286-0 line on 32 targets in nine appearances to begin his career, so he's difficult to trust for consistent production.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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