Who should I start in Week 9, Jake Ferguson or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE37 (range #28–#50) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14); on the flex board it is #177 vs #26. Projections: 5.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE31 (range #20–#39) vs Matthew Golden WR11 (range #6–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #191 overall and Matthew Golden #23, 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.

Jake Ferguson or Matthew Golden?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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This week: Matthew Golden
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Matthew Golden

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

	Jake Ferguson	Matthew Golden
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 7 rank Matthew Golden ahead	#190#145–#267	#24#20–#33edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX177#132–#220	FLX26#18–#30edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.8	15.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #191 overall	31 #23 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-64 ranks · -225 val	+33 ranks · +1590 val
Rostered	57%	96%
Bye	14	11
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.08281% to play	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 9, Jake Ferguson or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE37 (range #28–#50) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14); on the flex board it is #177 vs #26. Projections: 5.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE31 (range #20–#39) vs Matthew Golden WR11 (range #6–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #191 overall and Matthew Golden #23, 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.