Who should I start in Week 3, Isaiah Likely or Matthew Golden?

Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28); on the flex board it is #56 vs #57. Projections: 11.8 vs 11.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE11 (range #9–#12) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #122 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.

Isaiah Likely 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: Isaiah Likely
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Isaiah Likely	Matthew Golden
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 4 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 4 rank Matthew Golden ahead	#114#107–#121	#77#61–#91edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX56#46–#65edge	FLX57#49–#60
Week 3 projection (PPR)	11.8	11.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #122 overall	7 #123 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-3 ranks · -17 val	+5 ranks · +27 val
Rostered	90%	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, Isaiah Likely or Matthew Golden?: Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28); on the flex board it is #56 vs #57. Projections: 11.8 vs 11.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE11 (range #9–#12) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #122 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.