Matthew Golden or Rome Odunze?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Matthew Golden
  • Rest of season: Rome Odunze2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Rome Odunze

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Matthew GoldenRome Odunze
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Matthew Golden ahead · 2 rank Rome Odunze ahead
WR37#30–#47WR34#29–#40edge
Week 3WR26#22–#28edgeWR38#31–#40
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.6edge9.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #123 overall13 #62 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+5 ranks · +27 val-6 ranks · -129 val
Rostered83%94%
Bye1110
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Matthew Golden or Rome Odunze?
Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28) and Rome Odunze at WR38 (range #31–#40). Projections: 11.6 vs 9.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Golden or Rome Odunze?
Rome Odunze. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47) vs Rome Odunze WR34 (range #29–#40). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Matthew Golden for Rome Odunze?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Golden is ranked #123 overall and Rome Odunze #62, so Rome Odunze 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.