There were significant questions facing Green Bay Packers former first-round pick Matthew Golden entering his second NFL season. While Golden did not show many signs of life in his rookie year, his Week 1 performance has already got fantasy football…
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has emerged as a top fantasy football target heading into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. Following a quiet rookie year, the former first-round pick excelled in Week 1, recording six receptions for 95 yards on 12 targets. Analysts are highly optimistic about his fantasy potential due to his high usage rates in the Packers' passing offense.
In the season opener, Golden led Green Bay with a 30% target share and an 87% route participation rate. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 387 yards as the team leaned heavily on the passing game in the absence of running back Josh Jacobs. Golden's increased role comes after the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks in the offseason.
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