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Packers Rookie Matthew Golden Emerges as Downfield Threat After Game-Sealing Catch vs. Bengals

The quarterback’s call for more touches meets a coach’s commitment to spreading the ball.

Overview

  • Golden delivered his best NFL game with three catches for 86 yards, including a third-and-9 sideline grab that set up the clinching field goal in Green Bay’s 27-18 win over Cincinnati.
  • The first-rounder has 12 receptions on 15 targets for 196 yards over his last three games, recording a gain of at least 34 yards in each outing and totaling 102 yards on five touches against the Bengals.
  • Jordan Love praised Golden as an explosive playmaker and said the Packers will keep finding ways to get him the ball.
  • Matt LaFleur said he will not alter the offense to force-feed a rookie, emphasizing coverage-driven reads and balanced target distribution.
  • Packers fans are calling for more targets for Golden on social media, and Christian Watson is nearing the end of ACL rehab that could add another deep-speed option when he returns.