Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Golden was able to return in Week 11 after missing the previous week due to a shoulder injury, but he had his lowest snap share of the season (34.5%) and caught just one of three targets for 24 yards. The rookie first-rounder hasn't been a priority for head coach Matt LaFleur to get involved, even with the team dealing with multiple significant injuries to pass catchers in Tucker Kraft (knee) and Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot). It's still unclear if Golden will be able to suit up in Week 12, but he'd be a risky start in 12-team leagues because of the lack of consistent usage.
Nov 22, 2025 8:07 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) is considered questionable ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Golden was limited in practice throughout the week due to multiple injuries. The Packers injury report is loaded with injuries, but luckily Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Bo Melton were all cleared to play. Golden hasn't been much of a factor in the offense anyway, so his absence wouldn't be a huge blow to this offense. The 22-year-old hasn't finished with more than 37 receiving yards in a single game since Week 6. Golden is a risky flex choice for this weekend, assuming he's active.
Nov 21, 2025 6:33 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) was limited for a second straight day due to shoulder and wrist injuries on Thursday, according to the team's official website. Golden sat out of the team's Week 10 game but returned in last week's win over the New York Giants to catch one of his three targets for 24 yards. The 22-year-old seems likely to be available this Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, but he could draw a questionable designation going into that matchup if he can't upgrade to a full practice on Friday. Christian Watson (knee), Romeo Doubs (wrist), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (foot), and Bo Melton (shoulder) are also on the injury report, but none of their injuries appear to be very serious. Golden, the 23rd overall pick in April, has struggled for any kind of consistency in his first year in the NFL, catching a total of 24 passes for 286 yards and no touchdowns on 32 targets in his first nine games.
Nov 20, 2025 9:24 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. The rookie ran routes off to the side, but he didn't catch any passes as the Packers began to prepare for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Golden has been a disappointment in his first NFL season, frequently appearing on the injury report and catching just 24 passes for 286 yards and zero touchdowns through nine games. The Packers have a lengthy injury report on the offensive side of the ball with Tucker Kraft (knee) on IR, Josh Jacobs (knee) and Savion Williams (foot) not practicing, and Golden, Christian Watson (knee), Romeo Doubs (wrist), and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) all limited. If some of his fellow pass-catchers can't suit up this week, Golden would have a chance to emerge as Jordan Love's primary target, giving him WR3/flex appeal. On the other hand, he has his own injury concerns to deal with, and he'll likely need to log a full practice at some point to avoid being issued a "questionable" designation.
Nov 20, 2025 12:15 AM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) remains limited in practice, as the rookie ran routes, but isn't catching passes. The speedster has struggled to get going this season and has just 24 catches for 286 yards and no touchdowns through nine games. Golden entered the season as one of the league's most hyped rookies, but has done little to move the needle for the Packers' offense. Meanwhile, Romeo Doubs and Tucker Kraft continue to be the pass-catchers to target in the Green Bay offense ahead of a divisional matchup with a strong Minnesota Vikings defense this week.
Nov 19, 2025 2:13 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's Week 11 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable following three consecutive limited practices. The 22-year-old is returning from a one-week absence. Through eight games this year, he has just 23 catches for 262 yards, and he's still looking for his first career touchdown. The first-round pick has not yet lived up to expectations, ranking as the overall WR72 in PPR leagues so far. He can be benched or dropped in most redraft leagues.
Nov 16, 2025 11:40 AM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Week 11 versus the New York Giants. Golden was limited every day in practice this week and should have a good chance of suiting up on Sunday. The rookie wideout suffered the injury in Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Panthers, and while he didn't practice on Friday and Saturday last week ahead of Monday night against the Eagles, head coach Matt LaFleur said that he was close to playing. The 2025 first-round pick hasn't broken out yet in a crowded Green Bay wide receiver room, recording 23 receptions for 262 yards on 29 targets, and is still looking for his first career touchdown through eight games. Golden could be in line for more opportunities over the second half of the season as the Packers have struggled on offense in recent games.
Nov 14, 2025 4:31 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is practicing again on Thursday, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Golden was listed as limited for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday, and head coach Matt LaFleur said early in the week that the team would ease the 22-year-old back onto the field after a shoulder injury kept him from playing in Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. LaFleur also said that the rookie was really close to playing on Monday, which makes it sound like Golden has a pretty good chance of playing in Week 11 versus the New York Giants. The 23rd overall pick back in April out of Texas has plenty of long-term upside, but he's failed to stand out in Green Bay's crowded WR room in his first eight NFL games, catching 23 passes for 262 yards and no touchdowns.
Nov 13, 2025 1:44 PM EST
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the team will see how practice goes this week for rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), but he was "definitely close" to suiting up on Monday Night Football in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Weston Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. LaFleur indicated that the Packers would ease Golden back into practice this week, and he was officially limited on Wednesday. If the 22-year-old can upgrade to a full participant by Friday, he should be cleared to return to the field for this Sunday's game on the road against the New York Giants. Golden certainly has not lived up to the preseason hype that surrounded him after being the 23rd overall pick in April, especially with Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) out since Week 2. If he returns, he'll be a risky WR4/5 option for fantasy managers. Golden has yet to score in his first eight NFL games.
Nov 13, 2025 12:24 PM EST
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday that the plan will be to ease rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) back into practice this week and "see where he's at." Golden missed the first game of his career in Week 10 against the Eagles after injuring his shoulder in Week 9 against the Panthers. The rookie wideout was limited in practice to open last week on Thursday before being downgraded to DNP on Friday and Saturday. Green Bay only held a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, so more will be known about Golden's status on Thursday. It's been an underwhelming season so far for the Packers' first-round pick, recording 23 receptions for 262 yards on 29 targets in eight games. Golden will look to only miss one game and get back on the field for Week 11 against the New York Giants.
Nov 12, 2025 4:45 PM EST
As expected, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is officially inactive for the Monday night game in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced. Golden was pushing to go in this one despite not practicing on Friday or Saturday. The rookie first-round pass-catcher's next chance to suit up will be in Week 11 on the road against the New York Giants. After being hyped up in the preseason and training camp, the 22-year-old Texas product has struggled for consistency in his first eight games in the NFL, catching 23 passes for 262 yards and no touchdowns on 29 targets. Staying relevant became even harder once Christian Watson returned from Injured Reserve, and that will be compounded once Jayden Reed (collarbone) is healthy down the stretch. Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks should operate in starting three-wide sets on Monday against Philly.
Nov 10, 2025 7:09 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), who was listed as questionable to play on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, is not expected to play, a source tells Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Golden was pushing to go, but the Packers will rely on others to step up in the passing game without him. Green Bay will also be missing tight end Tucker Kraft (knee), who suffered a season-ending torn ACL last week. The 22-year-old Golden was unable to practice with the team on Friday or Saturday. His next chance to return will come in Week 11 against the New York Giants on the road. Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) are also listed as questionable for Monday night, so Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Malik Heath could operate as the Packers' top three receivers against Philly, with tight end Luke Musgrave also seeing an expanded role.
Nov 10, 2025 6:30 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Weston Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Packers. Golden missed practice for the second straight day on Saturday after being a limited participant on Thursday. The rookie first-rounder did warm up with the team on both Thursday and Friday, for what it's worth, but didn't practice for either session. Golden picked up the shoulder injury during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Saturday that Golden didn't suffer any setback with the injury and is "fighting to play," but his status is very much in question heading into Monday night. If Golden can play, he'd still be a risky fantasy option as the third target behind Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson.
Nov 8, 2025 4:47 PM EST
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Saturday that rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) is day-to-day and is "fighting to play," according to Weston Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Packers. Golden left early during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers and was listed as limited in practice on Thursday, but was downgraded to DNP on Friday. LaFleur said that they will see how the rookie first-rounder is feeling and that he needs to "be able to handle everything we're throwing at him." Golden has had an underwhelming season so far in a crowded Packers' pass-catching group, but he has looked dynamic on his limited targets. The rookie has caught 23 of his 29 targets for 262 yards and added eight carries for 45 yards in eight games, but is still searching for his first career touchdown. Golden may need a week to recover from the shoulder injury, with more updates on his status expected soon.
Nov 8, 2025 12:35 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) was unable to take part in practice on Friday. Golden was forced to make an early exit during the Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The rookie wideout was limited in practice on Thursday before being downgraded to out on Friday. He'll get another day to get ready ahead of the Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. If he's unable to play, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks would all see larger roles.
Nov 7, 2025 6:48 PM EST
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) will be a limited participant in Thursday's practice after getting injured in Sunday's upset loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Before getting injured in Week 9, Golden caught all two of his three targets for just nine yards. The 22-year-old was being hyped during training camp and the preseason, but he has underwhelmed so far in his first year in the NFL, catching 23 passes for 262 yards and no touchdowns on 29 targets over eight games (four starts). Golden's floor should be raised now that tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) is out for the year, but he still makes for a shaky WR4/flex if he's active for a Monday night showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10. Golden has managed only nine catches (10 targets) for 50 yards in the last three games.
Nov 6, 2025 12:44 PM EST
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur called rookie first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) day-to-day on Monday after he suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. It's not a long-term injury for Golden, but how much he's able to do at practice this week will determine whether he's able to suit up in Week 10 on Monday Night Football in a showdown against the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles. The 22-year-old pass-catcher caught two of his three targets for only nine yards on Sunday before getting injured, so he was a bust for any fantasy managers who started him in Week 9. There have been glimpses of the star potential that Golden has in 2025, but he hasn't been able to put it all together yet. The good news is that he should have a bigger role going forward with tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) now done for the year due to a torn ACL.
Nov 3, 2025 6:04 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Carolina Panthers. The rookie exited in the third quarter and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. Golden finishes the game with just two catches for nine yards. Green Bay entered this week without Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and lost both Golden and Tucker Kraft (knee) mid-game, leaving the Packers short-staffed as they try to mount a comeback against the Panthers. Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Luke Musgrave will lead the receiving corps while Savion Williams and Malik Heath take on bigger depth roles. Golden will now have eight days to get healthy before the Packers' Week 10 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.
Nov 2, 2025 3:47 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He is officially listed as questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had caught two of three targets for nine receiving yards. The rookie has been less productive than expected during his first NFL campaign, and now, his status is in doubt due to injury. Golden's absence could lead to more snaps for receivers such as Savion Williams and Malik Heath in a depth role behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs.
Nov 2, 2025 3:18 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has been a fantasy disappointment this season, but is looking to get back on track as the Packers welcome the Carolina Panthers for their Week 9 matchup. In Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Golden had one of his least productive fantasy outings this season, with just three receptions for four yards. Golden, the Packers' 2025 first-round pick, has just two games of five or more targets and has been a top-24 fantasy wide receiver just once through seven games. His involvement in the Packers' offense took another hit when Christian Watson played his first game of the season and immediately caught 4-of-4 targets for 85 yards. Better days are on the horizon for Golden, but as it stands right now, he's difficult to start in fantasy lineups in Week 9 against the Panthers.
Oct 31, 2025 4:30 PM EST
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