Matthew Golden backs teammates, coaches as Week 1 arrives

PFF put him on its 2026 All-Breakout Team.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

"I got a lot of confidence in the guys around me and the coaches." - Matthew Golden https://t.co/jcuoB2Vnvj Via @packers on X

What happened: Golden turned 23 on Aug. 1 and is entering his second NFL season. Week 1 offers his first opportunity to turn that confidence into production.

Why it matters: PFF framed Golden as both a breakout candidate and a second-year player under pressure. That split puts added weight on his early-season usage and production.

By the numbers: PFF's pressure designation came July 12; its All-Breakout selection followed July 30, 18 days later.

What to watch: Route participation and targets in Week 1 will provide the first read on Golden's role.

Sources

@packers 2026-09-08T22:08:26.042706+00:00

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