Matthew Golden Questionable but Likely to Play Thursday Night

Overview

• Golden was limited in Wednesday practice after missing Monday and Tuesday and entered Thursday night listed as questionable while Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he is expected to play.
• The receiver carried a shoulder issue from Week 7 and had a foot issue added this week, which shaped his limited work and the questionable designation.
• Reporters including Ian Rapoport and Matt Schneidman described him as ‘trending toward playing,’ a view echoed by preseason fantasy coverage that favors starting him.
• Golden has produced a breakout season with 34 catches for 512 yards and three touchdowns through seven games, and his downfield role with quarterback Jordan Love gives him high upside even on limited snaps.
• A final, definitive availability check will come when the Packers and Panthers post their inactive lists about 6:45 p.m. ET and managers should watch for signs he is being used as a decoy or on reduced routes.