Matthew Golden emerges as a fantasy option for Packers in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is gaining traction among fantasy football analysts following his promising performance in Week 1, where he recorded six catches for 95 yards. Entering Week 2, Golden is noted for a significant share of targets, leading the team with a 30% target share. Analysts highlight the Packers' likely continued reliance on their passing game due to difficulties in the running game and the absence of running back Josh Jacobs. Golden's improved efficiency has made him a player to watch, as he had 2.38 yards per route run in Week 1, suggesting increased potential as he integrates into the offense more effectively than last season.
- •Matthew Golden caught six passes for 95 yards in Week 1.
- •He led the Packers with a 30% target share in the game.
- •The Packers are expected to rely more on passing without RB Josh Jacobs.
- •Golden's yards per route run improved from 1.53 as a rookie to 2.38.
- •Analysts consider him a viable WR2 or potential WR1 option for Green Bay.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Packers Former 1st-Round Pick Deemed Fantasy Must-Buy in Week 2
"There were significant questions facing Green Bay Packers former first-round pick Matthew Golden entering his second NFL season. While Golden did not show many signs of life in his rookie year, his Week 1 performance has already got fantasy football analysts excited about his potential in 2026. Heading into Week 2, Golden is becoming one […] The post Packers Former 1st-Round Pick Deemed Fantasy Must-Buy in Week 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
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