The Athletic’s Jeff Howe believes that it “might not be all that shocking” if rookie WR Matthew Golden “quickly” becomes Jordan Love’s “go-to wide receiver.”

30 August 2025

Golden punctuated his “tremendous camp” by starting alongside Romeo Doubs in the Packers’ third preseason game. With Christian Watson (knee) out for at least four games on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and Jayden Reed (foot) rehabbing a Jones fracture, Golden’s path to No. 1 pass-catcher duties is clear. Rookies sometimes develop slowly but Golden might be able to hit the ground running as a WR4 with upside.