Matthew Golden or Parker Washington?
Who to start in Week 8, 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 8 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 28 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Parker Washington
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 3 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Parker Washington
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Matthew Golden | Parker Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank Matthew Golden ahead · 3 rank Parker Washington ahead | WR14#11–#16 | WR13#9–#18 |
| Week 8 | WR11#10–#13 | WR11#10–#12edge |
| Week 8 projection (PPR) | 13.6 | 15.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #37 overall | 28 #26 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +721 val | -5 ranks · -481 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 95% |
| Bye | 11 | 7 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · DNP → DNP → LIMIT · 0.83345% to play | 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 8, Matthew Golden or Parker Washington?
- Parker Washington. This week's consensus has Matthew Golden at WR11 (range #10–#13) and Parker Washington at WR11 (range #10–#12). Projections: 13.6 vs 15.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Golden or Parker Washington?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Matthew Golden WR14 (range #11–#16) vs Parker Washington WR13 (range #9–#18). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Matthew Golden for Parker Washington?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Golden is ranked #37 overall and Parker Washington #26, so Parker Washington 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.