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Packers WR Matthew Golden fined for taunting during Week 6 matchup

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Packers WR Matthew Golden fined for taunting during Week 6 matchup
Summary

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has been fined $11,941 for taunting during Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season. The penalty occurred in the first quarter of the Packers' match against the Dallas Cowboys, where Golden flexed after a 37-yard reception. This is the fifth fine assessed to a Packers player this season, with Golden becoming the first fined since Week 2. The NFL has issued 25 fines for taunting during the 2026 season, highlighting the league’s ongoing enforcement of this rule.

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  • •Matthew Golden fined $11,941 for a taunting penalty.
  • •The fine is for a play during Packers vs. Cowboys.
  • •Golden flexed after a 37-yard reception in the first quarter.
  • •He is the fifth Packers player fined in 2026.
  • •The NFL has fined players 25 times for taunting this season.
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  • 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Packers WR Matthew Golden fined by NFL for taunting in Week 6
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Packers WR Matthew Golden was fined almost $12,000 for his taunting penalty in Week 6.

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