Matthew Golden or Xavier Worthy?

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 Golden4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Matthew GoldenXavier Worthy
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Matthew Golden ahead · 0 rank Xavier Worthy ahead
WR37#30–#47edgeWR51#42–#63
Week 3WR26#22–#28edgeWR56#38–#67
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.6edge10.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #123 overall7 #131 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+5 ranks · +27 val-5 ranks · -26 val
Rostered83%66%
Bye115
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 Xavier Worthy?
Matthew Golden. This week's consensus has Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28) and Xavier Worthy at WR56 (range #38–#67). Projections: 11.6 vs 10.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Golden or Xavier Worthy?
Matthew Golden. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #42–#63). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Golden ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Matthew Golden for Xavier Worthy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Golden is ranked #123 overall and Xavier Worthy #131, 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.