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Fantasy Life Articles fantasy football takes on Matthew Golden
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PositiveBreakoutJul 18, 2026
Matthew Golden looks primed for a huge jump in value this season and is super cheap, making him an attractive addition to a Packers stack.PositiveBreakoutJul 17, 2026
The Packers expect a Year 2 leap from Matthew Golden, who is the favorite to play in 2-WR sets with Christian Watson. He remains a big target once you hit the triple digits in draft order.NegativeRoleJul 17, 2026
Golden is less of a fit for the offense LaFleur wants to run compared to Jayden Reed, as he doesn't benefit as much from shift-motion (about 25% of his routes alongside motion versus Reed's 29.6% targeted on routes from motion).PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Golden is a perfectly fine late-round target in drafts and is likely to enter training camp as the favorite to join Watson in 12-personnel sets, though his role isn't exclusively his.NegativeRoleJul 8, 2026
The source has moved Matthew Golden up in rankings but notes the jury is still out on the rookie. Golden finished his rookie season with 29 receptions on 44 targets for 361 yards and no scores. The source projects an increase in playing time and ranks him as the WR3 from the Packers, behind Watson and Reed, as the WR room becomes more condensed with Doubs and Wicks departing.