The Green Bay Packers finally drafted a first-round wide receiver for the first time since 2002, but Matthew Golden's rookie year hasn't gone exactly like expected. Even though his separation stats are good and he catches the ball when targeted (zero drops),

Matt LaFleur champions Green Bay Packers' rookie receiver Matthew Golden, citing his mental and physical toughness despite early-season injuries and limited production.

Quay Walker's return for the Packers may be important against a Bears rushing offense that leads the NFC. Javon Bullard and Nate Hobbs also will play.

The Green Bay Packers get a reinforcement to the receiver group with Matthew Golden active against the New York Giants.

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Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is tonight's guest on Clubhouse Live, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s live weekly Packers show. The program will be held at The Fox Club inside Neuroscience Group Field – home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers – in Grand Chute at 6:30 p.m.

Micah Parsons doesn’t leave the field much, but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton might try to take advantage of the Packers defense when he does.

Golden (wrist) failed to bring in his only target in Sunday's 28-21 win over Chicago.