Matthew Golden’s fantasy football managers were holding their breath heading into Week 10 as whispers swirled about his game-time status. The rookie wideout was reportedly close to suiting up, but a last-minute decision kept him on the sidelines. What exactly went down remains unclear, but signs point to something that’s been nagging him for weeks.
Fantasy players will want to monitor his progress closely heading into Week 11.
Matthew Golden Injury Update
There was hope that 2025 first-round pick Golden would be able to play in the Green Bay Packers’ Week 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles after trying to work through a shoulder injury. Unfortunately, Golden was ruled out of the game just before kickoff.
Golden was close to playing in Week 10, which means he has a good chance to return to the field in Week 11 against the New York Giants. The Packers desperately need the rookie to step up for an offense that could potentially be missing Tucker Kraft, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Golden Fantasy Outlook
Golden sat out last week with a shoulder injury, a decision that came down to the wire. The hope is that the rookie speedster can make a quick recovery and add another dimension to this passing attack.
For the Packers, that’s huge. For fantasy managers, I’m not sold.
Golden has earned just 29 targets across his eight games and has one game with double-digit expected points. As Jayden Reed records, Christian Watson rounds into form, and Romeo Doubs ascends, the runway is narrow at best for the 2023 first-rounder.
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I’m fine with ignoring him. Not because there isn’t talent in this profile or upside attached to this offense, but because the parlay of hitting both and starting him in a given week is a long shot at best.
For me, this version of Golden, even if at full strength, is a DFS dart more than a rosterable piece on your way to a redraft championship.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
