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

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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: 3
• Receiving yards: 71
• 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.

WHAT A TIME FOR MATTHEW GOLDEN'S FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE SEASON

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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026

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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.

1st Round WRs since 2015 that put up ZERO TDs in their rookie season...

- Kadarius Toney
- Corey Davis
- Mike Williams
- John Ross
- Kevin White
- Josh Doctson
- Laquon Treadwell

Matthew Golden has yet to find the end zone with one week remaining pic.twitter.com/4iDMujA1P7

— Underdog (@Underdog) January 2, 2026

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What was Matthew Golden’s 40 yard dash time?​

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Matthew Golden ran a 4.29 40-yard dash, cementing his place as one of the fastest players in the league.

Matthew Golden OFFICIALLY ran a 4.29..

He had the FASTEST 40 Time amongst ALL WR’s in the 2025 Class

Height: 5’11
Weight: 191 lbs

Golden had a notable High Ankle Sprain in January, he MAY run faster at his Pro Day

10 Yard Split: 1.53 (9.05)
20 Yard Split: 2.54 (9.38) pic.twitter.com/TwR3Nw3hai

— Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbott) March 1, 2025

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