Packers’ Matthew Golden upgraded on injury report, so fantasy owners can breathe easy

Matthew Golden, a key player for the Green Bay Packers, has been upgraded on the injury report, offering relief to fantasy football owners. The move comes after the wide receiver suffered a foot injury during a game against the Detroit Lions, along with a shoulder issue he had been dealing with prior to that game. Despite not practicing for the past two days, Golden was spotted during Wednesday's limited participation session at Green Bay.

With a questionable designation, it appears more likely than not that Golden will play against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. Currently ranked as the WR12 in fantasy football this season, Golden has been remarkably consistent, racking up 110.6 fantasy points through seven games. His performance has been strong, with only two weeks where he scored below double digits, and he has accumulated 540 yards and three touchdowns so far this season.

If Golden does miss the game, the passing attack will likely be shouldered by Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft, both of whom have also proven to be reliable options this season.