The Green Bay Packers are heading into Week 10 with momentum in the standings but a growing crisis in the training room. With a crucial primetime matchup looming, they will be without Matthew Golden, leaving the team’s already banged-up offense in a precarious position.
Matthew Golden Injury Update
On Saturday, head coach Matt LaFleur provided the latest update on the situation, telling reporters that wide receiver Matthew Golden is “day-to-day” with a shoulder issue.
LaFleur added more context to the situation, noting the rookie’s determination. “It’s one of these deals where [Golden] is fighting to play. We’ll see how he’s feeling today whether he goes out and practices.”
The Packers officially listed Golden as questionable for the Week 10 game after he did not participate in Saturday’s practice. On Monday, it was confirmed that the Packers’ rookie will not play against the Eagles.
Golden sustained the injury during the Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Before exiting last week’s game, Golden played 24 snaps and recorded two catches on three targets for nine yards.
Making matters worse, the Packers later confirmed that tight end Tucker Kraft tore his ACL, which will sideline him for the remainder of the season. That development leaves quarterback Jordan Love in danger of entering Week 10 without two key pass catchers.
How Does Golden’s Status Impact the Packers’ Offense?
While Golden has appeared in all eight games in the 2025-26 campaign, his production has dipped recently. The rookie has accumulated 23 receptions for 262 yards with no touchdowns on the season. Over his last two games, he has managed only five catches for 13 yards. Given his draft status as the No. 23 overall pick in 2025, the Packers likely expected a larger role by midseason, making this injury setback more impactful than the box score alone might suggest.
Despite some individual inconsistencies, the Packers’ offense has performed well this season. According to PFSN’s Offense Impact metric, Green Bay’s 86.8 score ranks fourth in the NFL, far above the league-wide average of 75.6 and earning the unit a “B” grade. However, that high offensive standing is contrasted by the team’s overall league ranking of 58th, which signals a disconnect between offensive production and broader performance.
This discrepancy reinforces why Golden’s status matters so much. The Packers have been efficient on offense, but missing multiple pieces could weaken that strength just as they prepare to face the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles. That matchup carries significant implications for the NFC playoff seeding.
Green Bay Packers’ Insights for Week 10
Team: The Week 9 home loss to the Panthers dropped their chances of making the playoffs by 19.6% according to PFSN’s Playoff Predictor. Green Bay’s chances to win the NFC North dropped to 11.6%.
QB: Jordan Love enters Week 10 with the second-best QBi (91.9) in the NFL, behind the Colts’ Daniel Jones. His current QBi score would be the 27th best since 2000.
Offense:Â The Packers have scored a combined 23 points in their two losses while scoring at least 27 points in five wins, along with 40 points against the Cowboys in a tie.
Defense: The Packers’ defense has recorded a DEFi grade of C- or worse on four of the last five games. In the first three weeks, Green Bay had a C+ or better in each game for a Top 8 NFL ranking for the week.
Fantasy: Jordan Love had thrown a touchdown in every game this season before last week’s dud against the Panthers. Despite that, he’s only posted QB1 numbers three times. The Eagles allow the fewest schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.