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Packers' LaFleur considers Matthew Golden for punt return role after Bears game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Packers' LaFleur considers Matthew Golden for punt return role after Bears game

Summary

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is evaluating whether to use wide receiver Matthew Golden as a punt returner while Skyy Moore recovers from an ankle injury. Golden posted a career-high 123 receiving yards in the Packers' 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. LaFleur acknowledged the decision on Golden's role could fluctuate weekly, emphasizing his importance to the offense. The risk of additional injuries has led to caution in utilizing him on special teams, given the team's injury woes this season.

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Status Watch

•Matthew Golden had 123 receiving yards against the Bears.
•LaFleur is weighing options for punt return duties.
•Skyy Moore is currently injured with an ankle issue.
•Golden's role may change week-to-week based on health.
•The Packers are managing injury concerns ahead of the season's end.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Packers’ Matt LaFleur drops eye-opening Matthew Golden tease after monster game vs. Bears

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers may have found another way to get wide receiver Matthew Golden involved, but Matt LaFleur’s latest comments raise an important question: Is putting one of the team’s most valuable offensive weapons on punt returns worth the risk? After Golden erupted for a career-high 123 receiving yards in Green Bay’s 31-7 win over the […] The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur drops eye-opening Matthew Golden tease after monster game vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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