The Green Bay Packers are 2-0 after the first two weeks of the season and many analysts are calling them one of the best teams in league thus far. While that’s a big accomplishment, two weeks into the season means nothing. Quarterback Jordan Love knows that and expects big things from one specific wide receiver when the team matches up against the Cleveland Browns in week three.
Going into Week 3 against the Browns, Packers’ Jordon Love singles out his own wide receiver
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) gestures to referee Brad Rogers (126) after the Packers are called for a penalty during a game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 27-18.
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Following two strong, consecutive wins against competitive conference rivals in the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders to begin the season, the Green Bay Packers have already established themselves as one of the NFC’s favorites:
The defense looks to have taken the next step, and the offense is starting to show signs that it could turn into one of the league’s best. But one of the few underwhelming facets for the organization has been the start from their first round rookie wideout, Matthew Golden.
Golden has not had nearly as many opportunities as predicted prior to the season, where much of the media and fan hype had him poised to become quarterback, Jordan Love‘s first bona fide #1 receiver.
Alas, this has not come to fruition. Golden has 2 receptions for 16 yards in the first two games, ranking eighth on the team behind the likes of third stringers in receiver, Malik Heath, and running back, Chris Brooks.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) against the Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Commanders 27-18. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
However, the unfortunate collarbone injury suffered by Jayden Reed last week – one that required surgery that occurred on Tuesday – meant that the former second round pick will be out for quite some time. Indeed, Reed also decided to have foot surgery at the same time as his clavicle procedure to fix the problem that he had initially been playing through in weeks one and two.
With Reed out, Jordan Love spoke to the media about how this could impact the rest of the receiving room, and noted that – on the bright side – it would mean more chances for other pass-catchers to get involved, especially Golden.
Jordan Love went through his two missed deep balls to Matthew Golden and took blame for both misses.
Also added that because of Jayden Reed’s injury…
“There’s definitely gonna be opps for other guys, but definitely M.G.” pic.twitter.com/di376lpsoG
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 17, 2025
Aug 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks on during the second half against Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
Love discussed his two razor thin misses that denied Golden the opportunity to score, including one 92 yard bomb that was just out of the reach of the former Texas man, before noting that “There’s definitely gonna be opps for other guys, but definitely M.G. [Matthew Golden]”
Jordan Love Claims There Will ‘Definitely’ Be More Opportunities For Golden
With Reed gone, Golden, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks will likely be the main three going foward, with fellow rookie, Savion Williams, and veteran, Malik Heath, also getting some time.
The Packers’ modus operandi under Love and head coach, Matt LaFleur, has very much been a spread-it-around approach to the passing game; almost diametrically opposite to the highly Davante Adams-centric approach to the passing offense during the LaFleur/Aaron Rodgers years.
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10)is pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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