Lost in the excitement of Jayden Reed's return, Christian Watson's big game, and even Bo Melton's 45-yard touchdown, it's easy to miss the surprising absence of Matthew Golden and Dontayvion Wicks in Week 14.
They were deemed healthy enough to play. Golden, a first-round pick, and Wicks, coming off a career day against the Detroit Lions, were expected to elevate the offense in this game, but the pair played a combined 10 snaps between them. Head coach Matt LaFleur provided the answer in his postgame presser.
"A week ago, Wicks had a heck of a game.