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Matt LaFleur Sends Strong Message to Packers Breakout Candidate

The Green Bay Packers are likely to be without wide receiver Matthew Golden in their Week 8 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. This is going to leave a massive opportunity for second-year wide receiver Savion Williams. Head coach Matt LaFleur…

By Parker Hurley · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Matt LaFleur urged Savion Williams to be a physical presence and embrace a bigger offensive role.
Williams is expected to see increased playing time in Week 8 with Matthew Golden likely sidelined.
The second-year receiver has recorded 79 receiving yards in two games since returning from injured reserve.

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur urged wide receiver Savion Williams to use his physicality and "be the goon" ahead of Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers. With fellow receiver Matthew Golden likely sidelined, Williams is positioned for an expanded role and potentially a career-high snap count.

Williams returned from injured reserve in Week 6 and has recorded 79 receiving yards across two games in 2026. LaFleur praised the second-year receiver's downfield progression and reliability on third downs, noting his size and speed provide Green Bay with a physical offensive spark.

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