Matthew Golden Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 191 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R1, #23
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.4
- Pos rank
- WR14
- Rostered
- 89%
Week 4 at Buccaneers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 26th vs. WRs, tough
Matthew Golden Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
15.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Matthew Golden's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at MIN,15.5,WR19
- Week 2, Win,at NYJ,9.8,WR35
- Week 3, Loss,vs ATL,21.0,WR9
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CHI,ToughBears vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at DET,FavorableLions vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Matthew Golden?
Golden is averaging 15.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 15 catches for 253 yards and 1 TD on 30 targets. That ranks WR14, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (25.0%) is in the 73rd percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (50.0%) is the weakest, in the 11th. His quarterback has been Jordan Love.
His best week was WR9 in Week 3 against the Falcons (21.0 points); his worst, WR35 in Week 2 at the Jets (9.8). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Lions (2nd vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Golden ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
25.0%73rd percentile, above average
Yards per target
8.458th percentile, about average
Catch rate
50.0%11th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
1.5442nd percentile, about average
Matthew Golden 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Vikings | L 22–39 | 15.5 | WR19 |
| 2 | @ Jets | W 20–17 | 9.8 | WR35 |
| 3 | vs Falcons | L 14–35 | 21.0 | WR9 |
| Total | 1–2 | 46.3 | WR14 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GB | 3 | 30 | 15 | 253 | 1 | 46.3 | 15.4 | — |
| 2025 | GB | 14 | 44 | 29 | 361 | 0 | 70.0 | 5.0 | WR88 |
| Career | 17 | 74 | 44 | 614 | 1 | 116.3 | 6.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That touchdown drought and the lack of red-zone usage (2 targets) are the ceiling killers, as is a crowded Packers receiver room that suppresses any single players workload. The talent and first-round draft capital argue for a year-two leap if route share expands, making him a tantalizing dynasty hold. For 2026 redraft, the wide-open target tree keeps him a boom-or-bust WR4 and bench stash rather than a trusted weekly flex. Behind him on the depth chart: J. Michael Sturdivant. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 1. Injury history
- 2025shoulder1 game
- 2025hipPlayed through
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Matthew Golden Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Matthew Golden in Week 4?
Matthew Golden is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Buccaneers, as the WR14 in PPR total points this season (15.4 a game). The Buccaneers rank 26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Golden.
How many fantasy points is Matthew Golden averaging in 2026?
Matthew Golden is averaging 15.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 46.3 points across 3 games. His last game produced 21.0 points.
Where does Matthew Golden rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Matthew Golden ranks WR14 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Matthew Golden worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Matthew Golden is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 89% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Matthew Golden's fantasy football role?
Matthew Golden is the Packers' starting WR, with J. Michael Sturdivant behind him. He is averaging 10.0 targets a game, on 83% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Matthew Golden's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Matthew Golden's next three games are Week 4 at the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bears (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Matthew Golden been in fantasy football this season?
Matthew Golden has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.6 points around his 15.4-point average.
What is Matthew Golden's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Matthew Golden's floor has been 9.8 PPR points (Week 2, WR35) and his ceiling 21.0 (Week 3, WR9). His median week has been 15.5 points. See Golden's full game log.
Matthew Golden 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Green Bay PackersTouchdowns account for 13% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 15
- Yards
- 253
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 30
16.9 Y/R50.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 46.3
- Pos rank
- WR14
21.0 Best Week 3 vs ATL9.8 Worst Week 2 @ NYJ
Advanced Receiving Stats
Golden is a downfield target (13.3 yards per target last season), with a 25.0% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 13 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 8.4 | 53rd | 8.6 | 76th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.04 | 50th | 0.98 | 31st |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.51 | 46th |
| YAC per reception | 6.5 | 85th | 3.3 | 37th |
| Catch rate | 50.0% | 17th | 68.3% | 77th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 25.0% | 86th | 9.1% | 30th |
| Snap share | 83.3% | 83rd | 49.6% | 25th |
| Air-yards share | 38.6% | 89th | 12.8% | 37th |
| Red-zone targets | 4 | 80th | 2 | 3rd |
| Route participation | — | — | 46.7% | 33rd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.9 | 74th | 13.3 | 80th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Golden commands air yards and draws a big target share.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 10.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
15.4
Fantasy PPG
10.0
Targets/g
84
Rec yds/g
Matthew Golden career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 30 | 15 | 253 | 1 | 0 | 46.3 | 15.4 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 44 | 29 | 361 | 0 | 49 | 70.0 | 5.0 | WR88 |
| Career | 17 | 74 | 44 | 614 | 1 | 49 | 116.3 | 6.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.8
Career PPG
17 games over 2 seasons
85%
Availability
Share of team games he played
18%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
5.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Golden has averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game over 17 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 15.4 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 5.0 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 15.4 per game, up 10.4 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 10.0 targets a game against 3.1. His quarterback this season has been Jordan Love.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Golden's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 361Rec yards2025
- 1Rec TD2026
- 70.0Fantasy pts2025 · WR89
- 614Career rec yds2025–2026
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Matthew Golden Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Matthew Golden have in 2026?
Matthew Golden has 46.3 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 15.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR14 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Matthew Golden have this season?
Matthew Golden has 253 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 15 catches and 30 targets. His high was 100 yards, in Week 3 against the Falcons.
How many receptions does Matthew Golden have this season?
Matthew Golden has 15 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, on 30 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many targets does Matthew Golden have this season?
Matthew Golden has drawn 30 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 10.0 a game, and caught 50% of them. His high was 12 targets, in Week 1 at the Vikings.
How many receiving touchdowns does Matthew Golden have this season?
Matthew Golden has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Matthew Golden averaging?
Matthew Golden is averaging 84.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 253 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Matthew Golden averaging?
Matthew Golden is averaging 16.9 yards per reception in 2026, 253 yards on 15 catches.
How many games has Matthew Golden played in 2026?
Matthew Golden has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Matthew Golden's stats last season?
In 2025, Matthew Golden caught 29 of 44 targets for 361 yards and no touchdowns in 14 games. That was 70.0 PPR points (5.0 per game), a WR88 finish.
What are Matthew Golden's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 17 games, Matthew Golden has 44 catches for 614 yards and 1 touchdown, for 116.3 PPR fantasy points (6.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Matthew Golden have in his career?
Matthew Golden has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 1 receiving, over 17 games.
How many career receiving yards does Matthew Golden have?
Matthew Golden has 614 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 44 catches.
Matthew Golden Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.4
Targets/g
10.0
Rec/g
5.0
Rec yds/g
84.3
Yds/rec
16.9
Across 3 games in 2026, Matthew Golden has averaged 10.0 targets, 5.0 receptions and 15.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Matthew Golden has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 3 against ATL (21.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against NYJ (9.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN14th | L 22-39 | 15.5 | 12 | 6 | 95 | 0 | 15.8 | WR19 |
Week 1 · MIN · L 22-39 · 15.5 pts
How the 15.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYJ26th | W 20-17 | 9.8 | 6 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 14.5 | WR35 |
Week 2 · NYJ · W 20-17 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ATL6th | L 14-35 | 21.0 | 12 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 20.0 | WR9 |
Week 3 · ATL · L 14-35 · 21.0 pts
How the 21.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and one WR2 week. For a wide receiver ranked WR14 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a WR2 floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Atlanta
5/12, 100 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at the Jets
4/6, 58 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Minnesota
6/12, 95 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (15.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
Matthew Golden Game Log 2025
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.0
Targets/g
3.1
Rec/g
2.1
Rec yds/g
25.8
Yds/rec
12.4
Across 14 games in 2025, Matthew Golden has averaged 3.1 targets, 2.1 receptions and 5.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Matthew Golden has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 6 against CIN (13.2 points); the lowest was Week 14 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET4th | W 27-13 | 3.6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR85 |
Week 1 · DET · W 27-13 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS8th | W 27-18 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 15 | 0 | WR114 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 27-18 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CLE23rd | L 10-13 | 10.1 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 13.0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | WR37 |
Week 3 · CLE · L 10-13 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DAL1st | T 40-40 | 11.3 | 6 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 11.6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 4 · DAL · T 40-40 · 11.3 pts
How the 11.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CIN30th | W 27-18 | 13.2 | 5 | 3 | 86 | 0 | 28.7 | 2 | 16 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 6 · CIN · W 27-18 · 13.2 pts
How the 13.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ARI18th | W 27-23 | 7.7 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR49 |
Week 7 · ARI · W 27-23 · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | PIT2nd | W 35-25 | 3.4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR71 |
Week 8 · PIT · W 35-25 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CAR27th | L 13-16 | 2.9 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR75 |
Week 9 · CAR · L 13-16 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | NYG13th | W 27-20 | 3.4 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR73 |
Week 11 · NYG · W 27-20 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | CHI3rd | W 28-21 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR132 |
Week 14 · CHI · W 28-21 · 0.0 pts
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| 15 | DEN25th | L 26-34 | 8.5 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR47 |
Week 15 · DEN · L 26-34 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CHI3rd | L 16-22 | 0.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 4 | 0 | WR117 |
Week 16 · CHI · L 16-22 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | BAL7th | L 24-41 | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR94 |
Week 17 · BAL · L 24-41 · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | MIN31st | L 3-16 | 1.8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR92 |
Week 18 · MIN · L 3-16 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR1 week, one WR2 week and 12 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR95 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR85 · Wk 2 WR114 · Wk 3 WR37 · Wk 4 WR29 · Wk 6 WR22 · Wk 7 WR49 · Wk 8 WR71 · Wk 9 WR75 · Wk 11 WR73 · Wk 14 WR132 · Wk 15 WR47 · Wk 16 WR117 · Wk 17 WR94 · Wk 18 WR92
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Minnesota
1/3, 8 yds.
Just 2.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
1/3, 12 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
0/1, 0 yds. 2 carries, 4 rush yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
3/4, 55 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Chicago
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
1/3, 24 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
2/3, 9 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Pittsburgh
3/3, 4 yds.
Just 1.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
4/4, 37 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Cincinnati
3/5, 86 yds. 2 carries, 16 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a tie at Dallas
5/6, 58 yds. 1 carry, 5 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
4/4, 52 yds. 3 carries, 9 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Washington
0/2, 0 yds. 2 carries, 15 rush yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Detroit
2/2, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Matthew Golden Game Log FAQ
How did Matthew Golden do in his last game?
Matthew Golden scored 21.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Falcons, a 35–14 loss, a WR9 finish. He caught 5 of 12 targets for 100 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Matthew Golden score in his last game?
Matthew Golden scored 21.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Falcons, a WR9 finish for the week. That was 5.6 above his season average of 15.4.
How many receiving yards did Matthew Golden have in his last game?
Matthew Golden had 100 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 3 against the Falcons, from 12 targets.
How many touchdowns did Matthew Golden score in his last game?
Matthew Golden scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Falcons: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Matthew Golden have in his last game?
Matthew Golden caught 5 of 12 targets for 100 yards in Week 3 against the Falcons.
What were Matthew Golden's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Jets, a 20–17 win, Matthew Golden caught 4 of 6 targets for 58 yards. That was 9.8 PPR points, a WR35 finish.
What was Matthew Golden's best game this season?
Matthew Golden's best 2026 game was Week 3 against the Falcons: 21.0 PPR points, a WR9 finish. He caught 5 of 12 targets for 100 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Matthew Golden's worst game this season?
Matthew Golden's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Jets: 9.8 PPR points, a WR35 finish. He caught 4 of 6 targets for 58 yards.
How many games has Matthew Golden scored a touchdown in this season?
Matthew Golden has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Matthew Golden's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Golden's weekly results from 2025.
Matthew Golden Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR89 last season at 5.0 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR14 at 15.4 PPR points per game, against 5.0 over 14 games last season (WR89). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 68th of 142 in target volume (9.6% target share), 67th of 142 in downfield role (12.9% air-yards share) and 71st of 142 in efficiency (1.45 yards per route run). Efficiency is the soft spot. Jordan Love is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and J. Michael Sturdivant is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 7 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Goldens rookie year flashed the explosive profile that made him the 23rd pick out of Texas, but Green Bays committee buried his volume. He played 14 games on just a 53.2 percent snap share with a 48.2 percent route rate, drawing a thin 9.6 percent target share. The efficiency, however, popped: 12.55 air yards per target, a 1.45 yards-per-route mark, a 0.382 EPA per play and only one drop on the season (2.3 percent). On 44 targets he caught 29 for 361 yards, with 4 grabs of 30-plus, but found the end zone zero times.
That touchdown drought and the lack of red-zone usage (2 targets) are the ceiling killers, as is a crowded Packers receiver room that suppresses any single players workload. The talent and first-round draft capital argue for a year-two leap if route share expands, making him a tantalizing dynasty hold. For 2026 redraft, the wide-open target tree keeps him a boom-or-bust WR4 and bench stash rather than a trusted weekly flex.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.6
- Drop rate
- 2.3%
- Red-zone targets
- 2
- Route participation
- 48.2%
- YAC per reception
- 3.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 TB, 26thWk 5 CHI, 25thWk 6 DAL, 17thWk 7 DET, 2nd
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, J. Michael Sturdivant is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Buccaneers in Week 4 (26th) and the Bears in Week 5 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Matthew Golden Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Matthew Golden's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Matthew Golden projects as a wR2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (1.45 yards per route run, 71st of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Matthew Golden's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Matthew Golden is the WR14 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Matthew Golden's projected role going forward?
Matthew Golden is the listed starting WR, with J. Michael Sturdivant next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Matthew Golden get more targets?
Matthew Golden's targets are holding steady: 9.0 a game over his last two games against 10.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Matthew Golden's fantasy football upside?
Matthew Golden's upside: his ceiling this season is 21.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR9) and the Lions in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Matthew Golden's fantasy value?
Matthew Golden's risks: J. Michael Sturdivant is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.45 yards per route run, 71st of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Buccaneers in Week 4 and the Bears in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Matthew Golden's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Matthew Golden Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriGolden hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in two seasons. Most of his lost time came from a shoulder/wrist injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Shoulder/wrist injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist | 1 | 1 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Shoulder/wrist in 2025, 1 game missed
- 1 game in 2 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Matthew Golden Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Golden a game this season.
- 2025
Shoulder/Wrist 1 game
First appeared on the injury report with a shoulder issue in Week 10 and was later listed with both shoulder and wrist injuries, ultimately being ruled out for the Week 12 game.
- 2025
Hip Played through
Sustained a hip injury during a Friday practice and was listed as questionable for the game.
If Golden Misses Time
Next man up: J. Michael Sturdivant
J. Michael Sturdivant is next on the Packers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Golden misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jordan Love would lose one of his main options.
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Matthew Golden Injury FAQ
Is Matthew Golden injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Matthew Golden is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Matthew Golden playing this week?
Matthew Golden has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Matthew Golden missed any games this season?
No. Matthew Golden has played in every Packers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Matthew Golden's injury history?
Matthew Golden has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 1 game in all: 1 for a shoulder/wrist injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Matthew Golden's most recent injury?
Matthew Golden's most recent logged injury was a shoulder/wrist injury in Week 10 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Matthew Golden have any recurring injuries?
No. Matthew Golden's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Matthew Golden's worst injury?
Matthew Golden's longest absence came from a shoulder/wrist injury in 2025, which cost him 1 game, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Matthew Golden News & Updates
Golden delivers WR1 week vs. Atlanta
5 REC, 100 YDS, 1 TD (12 TGT)
21.0 fantasy points · WR9
Golden caught 5 of 12 targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in the 35–14 loss vs. Atlanta. That was 24% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–17 @ NYJ
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Golden quiet in win at New York
9.8 fantasy points · WR35 · 5.6 below his 15.4 average
Golden caught 4 of 6 targets for 58 yards in the 20–17 win at New York. That was 21% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 22–39 @ MIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Golden solid in loss at Minnesota
15.5 fantasy points · WR19 · right at his 15.4 average
Golden caught 6 of 12 targets for 95 yards in the 39–22 loss at Minnesota. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Big gain on one reception (opens in new tab)
Posted a big gain on his lone catch.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Packers Teammates News
Updates on Golden's quarterback and target competition.
- Tucker Kraft: Modest production with four catches (opens in new tab)Tucker Kraft, TE. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian Watson: Racks up 147 yards, two TDs in loss (opens in new tab)Christian Watson, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tucker Kraft: Agrees to four-year extension (opens in new tab)Tucker Kraft, TE. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tucker Kraft: Not on Week 1 injury report (opens in new tab)Tucker Kraft, TE. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Tucker Kraft: In full pads Wednesday (opens in new tab)Tucker Kraft, TE. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tucker Kraft: Expected to be full-go Week 1 (opens in new tab)Tucker Kraft, TE. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Matthew Golden News FAQ
What is the latest news on Matthew Golden?
The latest Golden update, from September 25: Golden delivers WR1 week vs. Atlanta. Golden caught 5 of 12 targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in the 35–14 loss vs. Atlanta. That was 24% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Matthew Golden news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 21.0 fantasy points, a WR9 finish, 5.6 above his 15.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Matthew Golden Bio
Matthew Golden is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. Born August 1, 2003, in Houston, TX, he attended Klein Cain and played college football at Houston and then Texas.
The Green Bay Packers selected Golden in round 1, pick 23, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 17 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 44 passes for 614 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Green Bay Packers Current team2025–present
Selected in round 1, pick 23, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 11 of 17 games.
College: Houston, Texas
Transactions
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers.
- DraftedSelected by the Green Bay Packers in round 1, pick 23.
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About Matthew Golden: Bio FAQ
How old is Matthew Golden?
Matthew Golden is 23 years old. He was born on August 1, 2003. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Matthew Golden?
Matthew Golden is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 191 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers.
How much does Matthew Golden weigh?
Matthew Golden weighs 191 pounds, his listed weight on the Green Bay Packers roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What position does Matthew Golden play?
Matthew Golden plays wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Matthew Golden play for?
Matthew Golden plays for the Green Bay Packers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Packers since 2025.
Where did Matthew Golden go to college?
Matthew Golden played college football at Texas, after attending Klein Cain (TX). The Green Bay Packers drafted him out of Texas in 2025.
When was Matthew Golden drafted?
The Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 23rd overall pick, out of Texas.
What round was Matthew Golden drafted in?
Matthew Golden was a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 23rd overall by the Green Bay Packers.
What pick was Matthew Golden in the NFL Draft?
Matthew Golden was the 23rd overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round.
Where is Matthew Golden from?
Matthew Golden went to high school in Texas, at Klein Cain, before playing college football at Texas.
When is Matthew Golden's birthday?
Matthew Golden's birthday is August 1. He was born on August 1, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Matthew Golden been in the NFL?
2026 is Matthew Golden's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Matthew Golden played for?
Matthew Golden has played for the Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What year did Matthew Golden enter the NFL?
Matthew Golden entered the NFL in 2025, when the Green Bay Packers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 2nd season.