Who should I start in Week 9, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 11.3 vs 15.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38) 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 Ladd McConkey for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #57 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.

Ladd McConkey 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

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

	Ladd McConkey	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 6 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR31#26–#38	WR11#6–#16edge
Week 9	WR28#24–#37	WR11#8–#14edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	11.3	15.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #57 overall	31 #23 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-2 ranks · -47 val	+33 ranks · +1590 val
Rostered	89%	96%
Bye	7	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, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 11.3 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38) 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 Ladd McConkey for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #57 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.