Should I start Matthew Golden in Week 1?
WR · GB · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus WR54 · range #48–#69
Consensus WR54 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR54 | 48 | 69 | ±5.7 | #106 | 9.9 |
| Half PPR | WR54 | 47 | 69 | ±5.4 | #109 | 8.2 |
| Standard | WR53 | 44 | 69 | ±6.4 | #109 | 6.4 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 79% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #48KC ConcepcionSit
- #49Xavier WorthySit
- #50Makai LemonSit
- #54Matthew GoldenSit
- #52Rashid ShaheedSit
- #53Tre TuckerSit
- #54Denzel BostonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Matthew Golden in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR54 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #48 to #69. The consensus projection is 9.9 PPR points.
- Where is Matthew Golden ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Matthew Golden at WR54 for Week 1, and flex #103 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #48 to #69.