The Green Bay Packers (2-1) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Matthew Golden.
Is Matthew Golden Playing in Week 6?
Golden is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Matthew Golden in Week 6?
We get spoiled from rookie receivers that burst onto the scene right away. There are a select few that enter the NFL as polished prospects, and those are the ones we remember, but the vast majority of players take time to develop.
Matthew Golden has reached double-digit PPR points in consecutive games and has seen his expected point total increase during each of his first four career games.
He’s not going to be rookie season Brian Thomas Jr., but that doesn’t mean he can’t be an impactful piece as the weather begins to turn. Golden has seen a target with over 25 air yards attached to it in three straight, and while the target distribution in Green Bay is annoying, it also limits the amount of attention that can be paid to any one player.
If you’re chasing points after Thursday night or even after the first wave of games on Sunday, plugging in a profile like that of Golden is a reasonable play.
The range of outcomes is going to be wide weekly, but the upside is worthy of your attention when in advantageous spots like this.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Golden’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Golden is projected to score 12.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Golden to have 3 receptions for 56 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Bengals at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 71 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
