ALARMING FUTURE FOR GREEN BAY PACKERS ROOKIE WR AFTER DISAPPOINTING WEEK 8 PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE STEELERS

GREEN BAY, WI — The 35–25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed like a perfect night for the Green Bay Packers, but behind the celebration lies a growing concern about rookie Matthew Golden — once expected to become the team’s next explosive offensive weapon.

After three straight games of steady improvement — including a standout 86-yard performance in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals — Golden once again disappointed.
In the matchup with the Steelers, he caught just three passes for a mere four yards, averaging only 1.3 yards per reception — an almost invisible stat line.

😶 Worrisome Silence — Golden Disappears from Social Media

Right after the game, fans rushed to Golden’s X (formerly Twitter) account hoping to see his reaction or comments about the game. To their surprise, his account had been taken down.
Sources close to the team revealed that Golden “wanted to stay away from pressure and criticism” to focus on regaining confidence — a move that reflects the stress the rookie is dealing with in his first NFL season.

Heartbreaking: Packers rookie WR Matthew Golden has DEACTIVATED his IG account after yesterday's game, in which he had only 4 yards on three catches.

Golden has been struggling in his rookie season. pic.twitter.com/htfTu102nV

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 27, 2025

💬 Coach Matt LaFleur: “A Win Doesn’t Mean We Can Relax”

In his postgame press conference, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t hesitate to address the Golden situation directly:

“Even though we won, we can’t afford to be complacent.
A great team is one that recognizes its weaknesses even at the top. Matthew has to understand that the NFL leaves no room for comfort — and we still believe he can bounce back stronger.”

LaFleur emphasized that he still has faith in Golden, but made it clear that every playing opportunity must be earned through performance.

⚡ Packers Shine — Golden Fades

While Golden struggled, the Packers’ offense exploded.
Jordan Love completed 29 of 37 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns.
Tight end Tucker Kraft had a career night with 143 yards and two touchdowns, while Christian Watson, returning from injury, impressed with 85 yards on just four catches.

With Watson back in action and Kraft emerging as a reliable target, Golden’s role in the offense appears more uncertain than ever.
If he doesn’t regain his form soon, he could lose both his position and the trust of the coaching staff.

📉 The Road Ahead: Tough, But Not Hopeless

Through eight weeks, Golden has recorded only 253 receiving yards on 21 catches in seven games — a disappointing output for a player once expected to bring explosiveness to the offense.
Still, there’s time for redemption: the Packers will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 9 at Lambeau Field.

If Golden can capitalize on that game to prove his worth, he may yet regain his confidence and the faith of Coach LaFleur — along with the Green Bay faithful.

🟢 Conclusion: “Fire Tests Gold, Adversity Tests Character”

Matthew Golden now stands at a crossroads in his young career.
On one side lies pressure, doubt, and cold statistics; on the other — a chance to rise again and prove his worth in the NFL.

As Coach LaFleur put it:
“No one succeeds without setbacks. What matters is whether you’re willing to stand up and fight your way back.”