Matthew Golden shines in breakout season for Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Matthew Golden is having a standout sophomore season with the Green Bay Packers. He has achieved significant milestones, including reaching 783 receiving yards so far and setting multiple career highs in catches during games this season. Golden has caught six touchdowns in his last ten games, a stark contrast to his performance last year when he only recorded his first touchdown in the playoffs. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised Golden's skill set and acknowledged the development shown since his rookie year, suggesting a promising future for the young receiver.
- •Matthew Golden has 783 receiving yards in his sophomore season.
- •He set new career highs with seven and ten catches in recent games.
- •Golden caught his first touchdown last season; now he has six in ten games.
- •He is ranked 11th in yards per route run among qualified receivers.
- •Head coach Matt LaFleur highlighted Golden's development since his rookie year.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Packers finally found a first-round superstar in Matthew Golden
"Brian Gutekunst's track record in the first round of the draft has drawn criticism, but he hit a home run with Matthew Golden.
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