Matthew Golden

ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports that the Packers are clearing the way for wide receiver Matthew Golden to emerge in year two.

Fantasy Impact

Golden had a very quiet rookie season last year after being selected in round one of the 2025 NFL Draft. With Romeo Doubs having walked in free agency and Dontayvion Wicks traded, Golden should see much more opportunity on the field heading into his second season. He'll remain on the WR4 radar for fantasy managers until he can prove himself a little more.

Matthew Golden was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Golden should be good to go in his usual depth role for the Packers.

Matthew Golden caught 1-of-3 targets for eight yards during Green Bay's 16-3 loss to Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Golden was targeted a team-high three times as Green Bay's offense attempted only 11 passes all day. The first-round pick finishes his first year with 29 catches for 361 yards. Golden will go back to his normal role in the Wild Card round next weekend.

Matthew Golden rushed twice for four yards while also failing to catch his only target in the Packers' 22-16 loss to the Bears in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

Golden has seen minimal involvement in the Green Bay offense of late, registering three touches or less in each of his last six games. The wideout should be left out of lineups in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Baltimore Ravens.

Pressed into expanded duty after Christian Watson exited with a chest injury, Matthew Golden delivered his most productive outing since Week 6 during Sunday's loss to the Broncos. The receiver emerged as a crucial late-game option, highlighted by a 27-yard reception in the fourth quarter that set up a Green Bay field goal.

Fantasy Impact

Golden finished the day with 55 yards on three catches, seizing the opportunity created by the depleted depth chart. With Watson's status for Week 16 in doubt, Golden could be in line for a significant role against the Bears on a short week.