Fantasy Football Usage Report: Matthew Golden feasting for pass-heavy Packers entering Week 4
Zachary Krueger takes a look at exciting and worrisome performances from Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Week 4 fantasy football matchup featuring Matthew Golden, the wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, and the Buccaneers' team in general, is generating buzz among fantasy football enthusiasts. The Packers have struggled on the ground throughout the first three weeks of the season, with MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and Kaleb Johnson combined for a meager rushing line of 46-146-0 (3.2 YPC) and a 35.6 percent rushing success rate, ranking 30th in the league. As a result, the Packers have kept the total rush attempts to a league-low 48.
In contrast, Golden has had a relatively smooth ride, benefiting from the Packers' decision to rely more on passing plays. He has accumulated 30 total targets, ranking fifth among all receivers, and has 26.5 percent targets per route rate (TPRR), ranking seventh in that category. Additionally, Golden leads the league in air yards per target at 13.9 AY/TGT.
However, the Buccaneers are currently dealing with a difficult situation. The team is off to a 0-3 start, their offense ranks 19th in scoring and 28th in yards per game, and they will be without their quarterback, Baker Mayfield, who is out with a thumb injury. Rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels, who was named the starting QB2, will be making his debut against the Packers, which could significantly impact the fantasy outcomes of Golden and other Buccaneers pass-catchers.
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