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Green Bay Packers: rookie WR Matthew Golden receives high praise from PFF for performance in loss to Bears

The Green Bay Packers will be watching the rest of the NFL Playoffs after falling to the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round last week. Despite leading Chicago 21-6 late in the second half, Green Bay was outscored 25-6 in the fourth quarter and lost the game 31-27.

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Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden rookie season may appear disappointing, but history points to future greatness

When the Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a great deal was made of him being their first wide receiver taken in the first round of any NFL Draft since 2002.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 15

Packers’ Matthew Golden explains what really happened in viral Christian Watson video

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden went on social media on Thursday to clear one thing up about a video involving him and his teammate, fellow wideout Christian Watson, that has been making rounds online.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Green Bay Packers 2025 Rookie Class Ranks As One of the Most Disappointing in the League

The Green Bay Packers left the 2025 NFL Draft with some attractive talent and a lot of excitement. After hosting the event in Wisconsin, the Packers appeared to have a strong incoming rookie class headlined by 1st-round wide receiver Matthew Golden.

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Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Green Bay Packers Receive Abysmal Ranking For 2025 Rookie Class

The Green Bay Packers have built a reputation for drafting and developing young talent, but their 2025 rookie class has failed to make a significant immediate impact, according to a new analysis from ESPN.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 13

Packers’ Matthew Golden posts and deletes blunt reaction to disrespectful post

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden’s rookie season in the NFL has come to an end. With Green Bay losing to the Chicago Bears in last Saturday’s NFC Wild Card Round showdown at Soldier Field, Golden and company have been eliminated from contention for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Matthew Golden stunning playoff performance puts his rookie season into perspective and highlights factors that were never in his control

Saying that Matthew Golden was a bust after one season was always insane — especially considering the Green Bay Packers' track record of slowing down the usage of young players.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 11

Packers’ Matthew Golden makes 1st NFL TD count vs. Bears

Matthew Golden picked the biggest possible stage to announce himself. In the fourth quarter of Green Bay’s NFC Wild Card matchup against the Chicago Bears, the Packers wide receiver delivered the first touchdown of his NFL career.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Packers’ Matthew Golden triggers buzz with social media post days before playoff game against Bears

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is about to embark on his first career trip to the NFL playoffs. Following a generally frustrating

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 6

Packers WR Matthew Golden’s usage gets blunt take from 5-time Pro Bowler

The 2025 NFL regular season has concluded without Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden recording a touchdown. It is quite a disappointing result for the former Texas Longhorns star wideout, especially since he was taken high in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Packers selecting him 23rd overall in the first round.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 6

Hard Truth revealed about Packers rookie Matthew Golden

The Packers bet big on rookie Matthew Golden’s speed becoming a game-changing weapon, but that never quite developed for the first-round pick. Initially

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 4

Packers’ Matthew Golden on verge of joining unwanted list amid tough rookie NFL season

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden isn’t having the type of campaign that matches the hype that came with him when the team took him

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3

Packers WR Matthew Golden video resurfaces amid coach’s statement

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.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3

Packers’ coach gets real on Matthew Golden’s role, future

The Packers have yet to unlock the full potential that first-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, and his speed have to offer. While injuries have

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3

Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur gets 100% real on Matthew Golden as 'disappointing' rookie season nears an end

The Green Bay Packers are heading into Week 18 and their final game of the 2025 NFL regular season. At 9-6-1, they are headed to the postseason as the seventh seed in the NFC for the third year in a row.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 2

Matt LaFleur makes clear Packers aren’t ditching Matthew Golden in playoffs despite rookie year letdown

Matthew Golden’s rookie season for the Green Bay Packers has not gone as well as hoped. The 23rd overall pick, Green Bay’s first first-round receiver in 23 years, has only 28 catches for 353 yards and no touchdowns.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / January 2

Packers' Clayton Tune & Golden: Proven Duo Reunited To Dominate

Green Bay Packers QB Clayton Tune will take the helm on Sunday, as the Packers close out a season riddled with injuries. The matchup against the Vikings has no consequence win or lose on the post season.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1

Packers WR Matthew Golden’s role gets brutally honest outlook from OC

The Green Bay Packers made Matthew Golden the first wide receiver the team drafted in the first round in over two decades. But the hype that came with Golden when he heard his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft has long faded.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Packers can still squeeze more immediate value from Matthew Golden if they adjust how he is used late this season

The Green Bay Packers finally took a wide receiver in the first round after 23 years. But that doesn't mean they would create a scenario to actually make the most out of the player's immediate production — ultimately, the Packers as a franchise prioritize development and long-term results over short-term individual results.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 12

Matthew Golden news emerges before Week 15 Packers-Broncos showdown

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for a huge matchup against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver this coming Sunday. Some view that game as a potential Super Bowl preview, with both Green Bay and Denver very likely to make the NFL playoffs and remain in contention to earn the top seeds in their respective conferences.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Packers still trust Matthew Golden despite his challenging rookie season, and Matt LaFleur highlights key reasons that reinforce their belief

The Green Bay Packers finally drafted a first-round wide receiver for the first time since 2002, but Matthew Golden's rookie year hasn't gone exactly like expected.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 14

Golden opportunities: Matthew Golden is making the most out his playing time so far this season

For rookie Matthew Golden playing time has been here and there this season. The first round draft pick though has worked his way into the starting line up.