Chris Godwin Jr. or Matthew Golden?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Matthew Golden
- Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Chris Godwin Jr.
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Chris Godwin Jr. | Matthew Golden | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Chris Godwin Jr. ahead · 2 rank Matthew Golden ahead | WR38#35–#40 | WR37#30–#47edge |
| Week 3 | WR28#27–#32 | WR26#22–#28edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.8 | 11.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #72 overalledge | 7 #123 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +15 val | +5 ranks · +27 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 83% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Chris Godwin Jr. or Matthew Golden?
- Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Chris Godwin Jr. at WR28 (range #27–#32) and Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28). Projections: 9.8 vs 11.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Godwin Jr. or Matthew Golden?
- Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Godwin Jr. WR38 (range #35–#40) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Godwin Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chris Godwin Jr. for Matthew Golden?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Godwin Jr. is ranked #72 overall and Matthew Golden #123, so Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.