WR - Green Bay Packers
- 5' 11"
- 191 lbs
- Age 22
- Texas
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- #135
- Best / Worst
- #93 / #200
- ADP
- #178
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesMatthew Golden's rookie season was mostly quiet from a fantasy perspective, but the underlying context suggests better days are ahead. Green Bay has significant vacated targets entering 2026, and Golden's lack of production was driven more by inconsistent playing time than poor efficiency. The former first-round pick flashed his upside late in the year and remains an intriguing fit alongside Jordan Love thanks to his speed and big-play ability. If his route participation climbs in Year 2, Golden has clear breakout potential in an evolving Packers offense.
Player News
View More NewsESPN'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.
Recent Articles
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | WR #53 | WR #44 | WR #72 | 77 |
| Dynasty | WR #51 | WR #39 | WR #60 | 19 |
ECR vs ADP
| Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.9 | 731.6 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 27.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 101 |
History
| Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 6.7 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Season to Date | 25.8 | 0 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 18 | @ MIN | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Week 17 | vs. BAL | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Week 16 | @ CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Week 15 | @ DEN | 55 | 0 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ MIN | 32nd easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | NYJ, ATL, TB | 14th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | MIA, CHI, HOU | 18th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 16th easiest remaining opponents |
