Josh Downs 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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The lean
- This week: Matthew Golden
- Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Golden
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| Josh Downs | Matthew Golden | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 6 rank Matthew Golden ahead | WR39#24–#53 | WR11#6–#16edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#34–#46 | WR11#8–#14edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.7 | 15.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #75 overall | 31 #23 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -195 val | +33 ranks · +1590 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 96% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 9, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?
- Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 10.7 vs 15.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?
- Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Matthew Golden WR11 (range #6–#16). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Downs for Matthew Golden?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 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.