The Green Bay Packers are still looking to get into a groove after a rocky preseason opener. They hope the matchup against the Indianapolis Colts might finally give fans a real look at where the offense is headed. The pressure is on, and everyone wants to see who will step up with quarterback Jordan Love. Is this the weekend the next big thing in Green Bay starts to shine?
Will Matthew Golden Play Against the Indianapolis Colts?
Drafted No. 23 overall out of Texas, rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden has grabbed attention thanks to the way he gets open and how quickly he’s picked up the playbook. Teammates and coaches keep talking about his polish and explosiveness, and his work with Love during training camp has been a highlight. In joint practices with the Colts, Golden added even more fuel to the hype with standout moments.
Matthew Golden vs. Charvarius Ward pic.twitter.com/tLfdaZw2Ra
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 14, 2025
Golden made his preseason debut last week against the New York Jets, taking 12 snaps and pulling in a third-down reception.
He also drew a pass interference penalty on All-Pro corner Sauce Gardner, showing just how much of a problem he can be for opposing defenses.
After playing sparsely in the preseason opener against the Jets, #Packers WR Matthew Golden reflects on his “first game” and where he feels like he’s at in Green Bay.
“I still got a lot of work to do and I’m ready for what’s in front of me” pic.twitter.com/uKjuwS1iah
— Cameron Ezeir (@EzeirCameron) August 11, 2025
Golden was active and expected to play against the Colts, but the team took a cautious approach following his standout performance in joint practices.
Looks like Matthew Golden is active but not playing.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 16, 2025
With Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs both recovering from injuries, Golden is the Packers’ de facto No. 1 receiver. With the rookie wide receiver in line for a significant role this season, keeping him healthy has become a clear priority for the team.
Where Can Fans Watch the Packers and Colts in Week 2?
Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday. Colts fans can catch the game live on CBS4 or stream it on Colts.com. The broadcast booth features Greg Rakestraw calling the action, Rick Venturi providing analysis, and Larra Overton reporting from the sideline. The Colts Radio Network will have coverage across Indiana for radio listeners.
Meanwhile, Packers fans throughout Wisconsin and the surrounding region can watch on the 22-station local network, led by WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee) and WGBA-TV (Green Bay). Kevin Harlan handles play-by-play, with former Packers fullback John Kuhn as analyst, and Ashley Washburn on the sideline.
Every Packers game is also on the Packers Radio Network, which covers Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota, and South Dakota with 54 stations in total.
If you’re watching from outside the broadcast markets, you can stream the game live on NFL+. That way, fans anywhere won’t miss a snap as Indianapolis meets Green Bay in a game full of roster battles and big rookie storylines.
A strong showing from Golden on Saturday could help him climb even higher in the receiver pecking order and carve out a bigger role heading into Week 1.
