Who should I start in Week 5, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35) and Matthew Golden at WR17 (range #13–#21). Projections: 12.1 vs 13.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Matthew Golden WR26 (range #18–#36). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs 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 #64 overall and Matthew Golden #54, 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.

Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Golden
Rest of season: Matthew Golden — 4 of 8 experts
Trade value: Matthew Golden

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

	Josh Downs	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 4 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR32#24–#35	WR26#18–#36edge
Week 5	WR23#20–#35	WR17#13–#21edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	12.1	13.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	13 #64 overall	15 #54 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+21 ranks · +300 val	+69 ranks · +813 val
Rostered	83%	90%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR23 (range #20–#35) and Matthew Golden at WR17 (range #13–#21). Projections: 12.1 vs 13.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR32 (range #24–#35) vs Matthew Golden WR26 (range #18–#36). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs 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 #64 overall and Matthew Golden #54, 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.