Matthew Golden
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
38
YDS
404
TD
6
AVG
10.6
TAR
62
2023 Receiving Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Golden has an excellent opportunity at elite production as Tank Dell graduated to playing on Sundays with the Houston Texans. Dell had six 100-yard receiving performances on his way to 109 catches for 1,398 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2022. Golden is the top returning receiver after pulling down 38 catches (on 59 targets) for 584 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games during his freshman season. The Cougars' new top wideout will have to get used to a new signal caller as Clayton Tune also took his talents to the NFL. Donovan Smith comes in from Texas Tech and has some experience zipping the ball around in a pass-first offense. Houston's defense will likely struggle in the new Big 12 offense, so there's good reason to believe this team will pass the ball quite a bit in most of their games. That makes Golden an intriguing pickup for fantasy teams, as he could be primed for a breakout season. Read Past Outlooks
Participating in spring practice
Golden (foot) is participating in Texas' spring practice, Hank South of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Golden, who was render out for the remainder of Houston's 2023 season back in November, appears to have his foot healed now that he is and out about practicing for Texas. While a move to the SEC may be somewhat more difficult for him and the Longhorns, he is one of their more proven receivers and is expected to excel in 2024 nonetheless.
Golden, who was render out for the remainder of Houston's 2023 season back in November, appears to have his foot healed now that he is and out about practicing for Texas. While a move to the SEC may be somewhat more difficult for him and the Longhorns, he is one of their more proven receivers and is expected to excel in 2024 nonetheless.
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Lands at Texas
Golden announced Saturday that he has committed to Texas, joining the program as a transfer from Houston, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
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Seeks greener pastures
Golden (foot) will enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
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Out for season
Head coach Dana Holgorsen announced that Golden (foot) will miss the remainder of this season and will undergo surgery for a turf toe injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Ruled out vs Cincinnati
Golden (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Considered day-to-day
Houston coach Dana Holgorsen indicated Monday that Golden does not have a broken foot and is day-to-day for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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