Who should I start in Week 6, DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #12–#75) and Matthew Golden at WR16 (range #13–#18). Projections: 11.1 vs 15.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR20 (range #19–#21) vs Matthew Golden WR18 (range #15–#21). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #36 overall and Matthew Golden #50, so DeVonta Smith 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.

DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 13 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Golden
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 1 of 2 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	DeVonta Smith	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR20#19–#21	WR18#15–#21edge
Week 6	WR49#12–#75	WR16#13–#18edge
Week 6 projection (PPR)	11.1	15.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	21 #36 overalledge	16 #50 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-15 ranks · -1119 val	+73 ranks · +920 val
Rostered	98%	90%
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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Who should I start in Week 6, DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #12–#75) and Matthew Golden at WR16 (range #13–#18). Projections: 11.1 vs 15.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR20 (range #19–#21) vs Matthew Golden WR18 (range #15–#21). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #36 overall and Matthew Golden #50, so DeVonta Smith 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.