Who should I start in Week 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Matthew Golden?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. is WR27 (range #25–#29) and Matthew Golden is WR26 (range #22–#28) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 overall and Matthew Golden #123, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 3 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR45#41–#52	WR37#30–#47edge
Week 3	WR27#25–#29	WR26#22–#28
Week 3 projection (PPR)	12.0	11.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	7 #123 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-4 ranks · -19 val	+5 ranks · +27 val
Rostered	77%	83%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Matthew Golden?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. is WR27 (range #25–#29) and Matthew Golden is WR26 (range #22–#28) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 overall and Matthew Golden #123, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.