Who should I start in Week 5, David Montgomery or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB23 (range #20–#28) and Matthew Golden at WR17 (range #13–#21); on the flex board it is #54 vs #36. Projections: 13.0 vs 13.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB25 (range #20–#29) vs Matthew Golden WR26 (range #18–#36). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade David Montgomery for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #69 overall and Matthew Golden #54, so Matthew Golden 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.

David Montgomery or Matthew Golden?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Golden
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Matthew Golden

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	David Montgomery	Matthew Golden
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 6 experts rank David Montgomery ahead · 5 rank Matthew Golden ahead	#82#51–#106	#58#33–#77edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX54#45–#72	FLX36#28–#43edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	13.0	13.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #69 overall	15 #54 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-10 ranks · -186 val	+69 ranks · +813 val
Rostered	95%	90%
Bye	8	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, David Montgomery or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has David Montgomery at RB23 (range #20–#28) and Matthew Golden at WR17 (range #13–#21); on the flex board it is #54 vs #36. Projections: 13.0 vs 13.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, David Montgomery or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: David Montgomery RB25 (range #20–#29) vs Matthew Golden WR26 (range #18–#36). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade David Montgomery for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) David Montgomery is ranked #69 overall and Matthew Golden #54, so Matthew Golden 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.