Is Matthew Golden Already Green Bay's No. 1 WR?
By Jared Smola |
Updated on Sat, Aug 30 2025 11:55 PM UTC
The Athletic's Jeff Howe believes that rookie Matthew Golden could quickly emerge as the Packers' No. 1 WR. "It might not be all that shocking if he quickly becomes quarterback Jordan Love’s go-to wide receiver," Howe writes. "He was turning heads early in the offseason, and he maintained that momentum through the summer."
2025 Fantasy Football Impact
Golden has impressed since the moment he took the field this offseason, impressing with his route running and hands. He's clearly set to play a big role out of the gate -- and WR Jayden Reed's foot injury only elevates Golden's ceiling.
The rookie is a priority WR4 target in fantasy drafts who could develop into a weekly WR2. His ADP has climbed into Round 8, but he's still a slight value there.