Matthew Golden or Travis Kelce?
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: Matthew Golden — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Travis Kelce
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Matthew Golden | Travis Kelce | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank Matthew Golden ahead · 0 rank Travis Kelce ahead | #77#61–#91edge | #112#100–#118 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX57#49–#60edge | FLX63#48–#72 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.6 | 12.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #123 overall | 9 #98 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +27 val | -3 ranks · -26 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 93% |
| Bye | 11 | 5 |
| 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 3, Matthew Golden or Travis Kelce?
- Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28) and Travis Kelce at TE8 (range #5–#9); on the flex board it is #57 vs #63. Projections: 11.6 vs 12.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Golden or Travis Kelce?
- Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #8–#12). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Matthew Golden for Travis Kelce?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Golden is ranked #123 overall and Travis Kelce #98, so Travis Kelce 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.