Matthew Golden misses second straight Packers practice before TNF

Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden did not practice Tuesday, his second straight day as a non-participant. The Packers listed him with shoulder and foot injuries on their estimated report, since Tuesday was a walkthrough, and the Panthers come to Lambeau Field on Thursday night.

Here is what is confirmed. Golden was a DNP on Monday and again on Tuesday, per the Packers' estimated injury reports shared by Underdog NFL, ProFootballTalk and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein. The team also held out Zaire Franklin, Travis Glover and Sean Rhyan, while Devonte Wyatt and Anthony Campbell moved up to limited.

What isn't settled is his game status. The Packers have not ruled him out, and there's one more report Wednesday before Thursday's 8:15 PM ET kickoff on Prime Video. Golden dealt with a shoulder issue last week but carried no game designation for Sunday's game at Detroit.

The short week is the problem for fantasy managers. With a Thursday game, Wednesday's report is the last practice note before lineups lock, and a third straight DNP would usually point toward an out designation. Green Bay doesn't have to make a final call until Wednesday afternoon.

What RSO owners should do now

If you start Golden, line up a fallback from a Sunday or Monday game today. That keeps you from being stuck if he sits Thursday night. Don't trade or cut him over a short-week injury. He's a young receiver on a rookie deal, and two missed practices tell you about this week, not his dynasty value.

If you're thin at receiver, check your free agents for a Green Bay wideout who would take his snaps. Only add one if you have an open roster spot or a cheap contract to cut.

What to watch next

Watch Wednesday's Packers report for a practice upgrade and a game designation. A limited session would put him on track to play. Another DNP with a doubtful or out tag would mean a bench call for Thursday. If he does miss, the next question is whether the foot lingers into the Nov. 8 trip to New England.