Matthew Golden or Mike Evans?
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: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Matthew Golden | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Matthew Golden ahead · 4 rank Mike Evans ahead | WR26#18–#36edge | WR26#23–#30 |
| Week 5 | WR17#13–#21edge | WR24#19–#32 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #54 overall | 16 #50 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +69 ranks · +813 val | +11 ranks · +264 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 94% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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 5, Matthew Golden or Mike Evans?
- Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Matthew Golden at WR17 (range #13–#21) and Mike Evans at WR24 (range #19–#32). Projections: 13.3 vs 13.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Golden or Mike Evans?
- Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Golden WR26 (range #18–#36) vs Mike Evans WR26 (range #23–#30). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Matthew Golden for Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Golden is ranked #54 overall and Mike Evans #50, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.