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Twelve targets. Going back to 2020, the Packers have had only 24 games with a receiver getting to double-digit looks in a single game. And Golden comes out and immediately matches his teammate. More importantly, his upcoming matchup doesn't look as daunting as the results suggest.
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Golden's 12-target debut and intermediate role exploit the Jets' weak cornerback coverage.

Golden earned 12 targets in Week 1, matching Christian Watson (who has only done it once in his career). Going back to 2020, the Packers have had only 24 games with a receiver getting double-digit looks in a single game, and most belong to Davante Adams. Golden's upcoming matchup against the Jets doesn't look as daunting as results suggest: New York's CBs forced only 6 incompletions to Cam Ward's wideouts, and second-year corner Azareye'h Thomas gave up an 87.5% reception rate. With Jordan Love still looking to throw downfield, Golden's intermediate aDOT will give the Jets enough problems for the sophomore to be in WR2 contention for Week 2.

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