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Packers WR Matthew Golden video resurfaces amid coach’s statement
Packers WR Matthew Golden video resurfaces amid coach's statement 3 Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) reacts after a 45-yard reception during the second quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden’s short-term outlook took quite a hit recently when offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and head coach Matt LaFleur essentially said not to expect much from the former Texas Longhorns star wideout the rest of the way.

Following the development of Golden in the pros has been a frustrating one for him and Packers fans. Selected 23rd overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Golden has yet to have the breakout performance many thought he’d have sooner than later. But through 17 weeks of football, Golden has only accumulated 353 receiving yards on 28 receptions and 41 targets.

Golden certainly has what it takes to be a significant contributor to Green Bay’s offense, but som factors appear to be holding him back. LaFleur said that the team’s wide receiver depth has affected opportunities for Golden.

Golden’s last touchdown made rounds on social media amid a frustrating NFL rookie season with Packers

Right on New Year’s Day, a video of Golden’s overtime touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff back in his last season with the Longhorns grabbed people’s attention online.

In that game, Golden had 149 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven receptions for the Longhorns, who defeated the Sun Devils, 39-31.

The video serves as a reminder of the incredible abilities of Golden downfield.

Hopefully for him, he gets to have that kind of moment again in the NFL, perhaps in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings.


Packers WR Matthew Golden video resurfaces amid coach's statement 3 Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) reacts after a 45-yard reception during the second quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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