Matthew Golden stats vs. Bears: Packers rookie scores first career TD in playoff game

Daniel Chavkin

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When the Green Bay Packers selected the Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the team had high hopes for the wide receiver.

However, Golden's rookie season disappointed, as he failed to score a touchdown in 14 games played. With the Packers in the playoffs, Golden had a chance to make up for it, which is exactly what he did against the Chicago Bears.

Golden finally scored a touchdown in the NFL, and it came at the perfect time for Green Bay. Here's a look at how Golden performed in his playoff debut.

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Matthew Golden stats vs. Bears

  • Catches: 4
  • Receiving yards: 84
  • Touchdowns: 1

Golden didn't have much production against the Bears, but he came alive when it mattered the most. Golden scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter to extend the Packers lead back to two scores.

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Matthew Golden season stats

  • Games: 14
  • Targets: 44
  • Catches: 29
  • Receiving yards: 361
  • Yards per catch: 12.4
  • Touchdowns: 0

Golden had just 361 receiving yards in his rookie season and failed to score a touchdown in the regular season. The list of first-round wide receivers to not score a touchdown in their rookie season is full of players who flamed out, like Kadarius Toney, Kevin White and Josh Doctson.

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