Who should I start in Week 9, Makai Lemon or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 8.4 vs 15.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Matthew Golden?

Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) 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 Makai Lemon for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 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.

Makai Lemon 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.

	Makai Lemon	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 6 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR41#26–#48	WR11#6–#16edge
Week 9	WR36#30–#45	WR11#8–#14edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	8.4	15.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #78 overall	31 #23 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+13 ranks · +146 val	+33 ranks · +1590 val
Rostered	65%	96%
Bye	10	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 9, Makai Lemon or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #8–#14). Projections: 8.4 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Matthew Golden?: Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) 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 Makai Lemon for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 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.