Matthew Golden had a big afternoon for the Packers, but one sideline moment involving Chicago kicker Cairo Santos ended up pulling plenty of attention after Green Bay’s 31-7 win at Lambeau Field.
Golden accused Santos of trying to trip him near the sideline during Sunday’s NFC North matchup. A video circulating on social media appeared to show Santos extending his leg toward Golden, setting off accusations that the Bears kicker made a dirty play. The clip raised eyebrows, though it does not by itself prove the motion was deliberate.
Golden didn’t sound interested in turning the exchange into anything bigger.
“It's all good. I ain't got nothing to say to him,” Golden said in comments shared by reporter Matt Schneidman on X.
The confrontation came during a game the Packers controlled for much of the afternoon. Green Bay’s offense had no trouble moving the ball, and Golden was right in the middle of it, finishing with 123 receiving yards. Jordan Love also had a strong day, throwing for 367 yards and two touchdowns.
The outing fit with the way Golden has started his second NFL season. He came into the year hoping to build on his rookie campaign, after previously making it clear he believed his second season would bring more.
#Bears kicker Cairo Santos with a dirty play trying to trip #Packers WR Matthew Golden after the play pic.twitter.com/5ORYKVwZ1K
— Green.Bay.Packers (@GBPTrevor) October 11, 2026
The win pushed Green Bay to 3-2, with Chicago also sitting at 3-2. The scoreline was lopsided, and the sideline flashpoint became one more talking point from a rivalry game that already had plenty going on.
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