Top Story Spotlight PACKERS Packers receiver finding comfort, producing more in rookie season Paul Bretl For the State Journal Oct 15, 2025 Oct 15, 2025 Updated Jan 18, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers’ rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden seems to be finding his footing in the team’s offense.kAm“s67:?:E6=J 766=:?8 2 =@E >@C6 4@>7@CE23=6[” v@=56? D2:5 27E6C $F?52J’D H:?] “yFDE 36:?8 23=6 E@ 8@ @FE E96C6 2?5 A=2J 72DE[ 86EE:?8 @? E96 D2>6 A286 H:E9 WBF2CE6C324<X y@C52? W{@G6X 2?5 ;FDE =6E E96 82>6 4@>6 E@ >6] x 766= =:<6 H96?6G6C x 8@E 4@?7:56?46 2?5 x’> A=2J:?8 72DE E96 D<J :D E96 =:>:E]”k^AmkAm%96 C646:G6C E@E2=65 2 >6C6 `e J2C5D C646:G:?8 E9C@F89 E96 7:CDE EH@ 82>6D[ :?4=F5:?8 2 >2E49FA 282:?DE E96 (2D9:?8E@? r@>>2?56CD :? 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Offense gets the best marks in Packers’ win over Bengals Wisconsin State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 27-18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday a…
Packers' defensive metrics paint an incomplete picture of unit's progress The overall body of work that Green Bay has put together isn't exactly reflective of where things stand at this moment. Here's the latest on t…
3 concerns Packers face in Week 7 showdown with Cardinals From preparing for two different quarterbacks to plotting ways to limit one of the NFL's top tight ends, the Packers have their hands full ent…
'Protect the defense': Packers star defensive end sounds off on missed holding calls One of the most disruptive defenders in the NFL voiced his displeasure with how the Packers' defense has been officiated this season.
Key factor behind Packers quarterback Jordan Love's strong start to season Green Bay has been able to rely on its starter early in the season thanks to his ability through the air and on the ground.
What to know about the Packers’ roster transactions ahead of Sunday’s game Green Bay elevated an offensive lineman off the injured list, while activating a defensive lineman and running back from the practice squad. H…
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