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Packers OC gives surprising Matthew Golden 2026 prediction

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Big things are expected.

Packers OC gives surprising Matthew Golden 2026 prediction originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Green Bay Packers receiver Matthew Golden had an indifferent start to his NFL career last season, as he didn't really take off in the manner many expected.

Golden would play 14 games (5 starts), post just 361 yards from 29 receptions, and didn't have a touchdown in the regular season. In the playoffs, he had 84 yards and a touchdown from four receptions, however. But now entering Year 2, and with the roster changes on the offensive side of the ball, maybe Golden is the one player who can step up for the Packers and Jordan Love.

And for offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, he's expecting big things from Golden in 2026. "He's looked great so far and it's going to be a big year for him," Stenavich said via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . "I'm excited to watch it.

" MORE: Did Saints' Alvin Kamara squash trade speculation with latest comments? What are Golden's expectations? Well, given that with the loss of Romeo Doubs, Golden is in line to start for Green Bay, you would have to think that, at the very least, a little better than last season.