Matthew Golden

Green Bay Packers
Wide Receiver #22

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	August 1, 2003
Height	5'11"
Weight	191 lb

Draft

College	Texas
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 23
Team	GB

Fantasy Value

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Matthew Golden: Can the Upward Trend Continue for Matthew Golden in Week 6?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has seen an incremental upward trajectory over the past several weeks for the Packers and for fantasy managers. Golden is coming off his best week yet, with a season-high six targets, plus five receptions for 58 yards. He's also starting to see the field regularly with route shares of 82 percent and 72 percent in his last two games. In addition, Golden's first-read target shares have increased substantially, going from three total first-read targets in the first two weeks of the season to nine in the next two contests. Interestingly, Golden was used much more in the slot in Week 4, flipping his role with Dontayvion Wicks, who had been used in the slot more since Jayden Reed (clavicle, foot) was injured. That could prove to be a launching point to get Golden in more jet motion and use him in space for YAC opportunities. After the Packers' bye in Week 5, Green Bay hosts the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. With the continued upward climb of Golden, he's a big-time upside flex play for fantasy managers this week.

Oct. 7, 2025 3:45 PM EST