Questionable
Injury Wrist
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
24
YDS
286
TD
0
AVG
11.9
TAR
32
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Golden was one of the stars of the pre-draft process, eventually landing in Green Bay with the 23rd overall pick after running a 4.29 40 at 5-foot-11, 191. That makes him small by general NFL wideout standards but notably heavier than recent undersized burners like Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown. It was Worthy who Golden replaced at Texas, transferring for 2024 after catching 76 passes for 988 yards and 13 TDs in two seasons at Houston. The one year in Austin yielded a 58-987-9 receiving line in 16 games, highlighted by a 162-yard performance against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and a 149-yard showing against ASU in the CFP Quarterfinals. It shouldn't take long for Golden to get on the field in Green Bay, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be a frequent target or mainly used to stretch defenses with clear-out routes. The team's other deep threat, Christian Watson, likely will miss a chunk of the season after suffering an ACL tear in January, leaving Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks as the main obstacles to immediate playing time for Golden. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $17.58 million contract with the Packers in May of 2025.
Inactive Thursday
Golden (wrist) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
After being listed as limited on Green Bay's Week 13 injury report Monday through Wednesday, Golden -- who also was inactive this past Sunday against the Vikings -- approached Thursday's contest listed as questionable. In Golden's continued absence, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are in line to lead the Packers' WR corps versus Detroit, with Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Will Sheppard available to mix in. Golden's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears.
After being listed as limited on Green Bay's Week 13 injury report Monday through Wednesday, Golden -- who also was inactive this past Sunday against the Vikings -- approached Thursday's contest listed as questionable. In Golden's continued absence, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are in line to lead the Packers' WR corps versus Detroit, with Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Will Sheppard available to mix in. Golden's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
45.9Air Yards Per Snap
1.27% Team Air Yards
14.4%% Team Targets
9.4%Avg Depth of Target
12.9 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.8% Targeted On Route
15.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
83.4
Cornerbacks
93.4
Safeties
68.3
Linebackers
93.5
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Measurables Review
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How do Matthew Golden's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
191 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.29 secHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
30.62 in
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Officially listed as questionable
Golden (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Limited in walk-through session
Golden (wrist) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
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Listed as limited participant
Golden (wrist) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Inactive Sunday
Golden (shoulder/wrist) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Likely to sit out Sunday
Golden (shoulder/wrist) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings but isn't expected to play, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Could step up with other WRs hurt
Golden has an opportunity to take on a larger role in the coming weeks, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Jayden Reed will be out until at least November due to a broken collarbone.
ANALYSIS
Reed was injured early in Green Bay's Week 2 win over the Commanders. Golden has earned just two targets in each of his first two NFL games, but the rookie first-round pick may start to see more attention from quarterback Jordan Love in the absence of Reed and Christian Watson, the latter of whom is on the reserve/PUP list and won't play prior to Week 6 due to a knee injury.
Reed was injured early in Green Bay's Week 2 win over the Commanders. Golden has earned just two targets in each of his first two NFL games, but the rookie first-round pick may start to see more attention from quarterback Jordan Love in the absence of Reed and Christian Watson, the latter of whom is on the reserve/PUP list and won't play prior to Week 6 due to a knee injury.