Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Matthew Golden
Packers· #0

MatthewGolden

Wide Receiver

  • 5'11"
  • 191 lbs
  • Age 23
43
Rec
619
Rec Yds
14.4
Yds / Rec
4
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Wide Receiver
Height
5'11"
Weight
191 lbs
Age
23
Born
August 1, 2003 · Houston, TX
College
Texas
Experience
2nd Season

Contract Details

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$17.6MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$4.4MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2028Contract Years
$1.6M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2029via ESPN

Draft Info

2025Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 23Overall
TexasCollegeGBDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
619Rec Yds7th NFL
14.4Yds / Rec
4Rec TD
82Targets
52.4%Catch Rate
50Long
129.5Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
202684361914.44
2025142936112.40
Total227298013.64

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
277.8Projected Pts
WR5Position Rank
Game 1: 15.5 ptsGame 2: 9.8 ptsGame 3: 21.0 ptsGame 4: 11.7 ptsGame 5: 18.3 ptsGame 6: 22.4 ptsGame 7: 9.9 ptsGame 8: 20.9 ptsTrending up

The second-year speedster finished second in receptions and receiving yards for the Packers on the night, while also leading the way in targets with a season-high-tying figure. Golden struck for his fourth touchdown of the season as well on a 24-yard scoring grab just after the two-minute warning in the first half, and the 2025 first-round pick now has at least six catches in four consecutive contests. He should remain busy in a Week 9 road showdown against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8, one where New England shutdown cornerback Christian Gonzalez could spend the majority of his time on Christian Watson.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Oct 29vs CARW77911.3120.9
Oct 25@ DETL6396.509.9
Oct 18vs DALW610417.3122.4

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation