Matthew Golden Injury Update
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is dealing with a wrist injury and remains officially listed as questionable for the Week 13 game against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
He was inactive in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings due to a combination of shoulder and wrist issues and his status will again likely be a late decision before kickoff.
Details of the Injury
Golden first appeared on recent injury reports with a shoulder problem that kept him out of the Week 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. He returned to action in Week 11 against the New York Giants but left that game early and then showed up with both shoulder and wrist concerns on the following reports.
For Week 12 he practiced in a limited way but was ruled inactive on game day as the team chose not to risk further damage to the shoulder and the new wrist issue. This week the pattern has been similar with Golden logging limited sessions in Packers practice and carrying the questionable tag again heading into the holiday game.
Latest practice and game outlook
On the estimated injury report early in Week 13 the Packers listed Golden as a limited participant because of the wrist problem.
Reports from Wednesday confirm that he stayed in the limited category which keeps open the possibility that he could be active but not guaranteed.
Team and fantasy analysts expect that Green Bay will wait until inactives are due around ninety minutes before kickoff to make a firm call on his availability.
Some projections lean toward him having a reasonable chance to suit up but note that the risk of a setback or snap count makes his outlook uncertain.
Role in the Packers offense
When healthy Golden has been an important piece of the Packers passing game in his rookie season.
He has appeared in nine contests with around two dozen catches and just under three hundred receiving yards which shows steady usage even without a first touchdown yet.
Green Bay has dealt with injuries across the receiver room and at tight end so the staff views Golden as a key playmaker for the stretch run if he can stay on the field.
His efficiency metrics and grades from scouting services rate him as one of the more effective wideouts on the roster which adds to the urgency to get him back to full health.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on recent reports and team updates. Matthew Golden’s availability for Week 13 may change based on further assessments and pre-game decisions by the Packers. Always check for the latest injury updates before game time.
