Chris Godwin vs Matthew Golden
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Matthew Golden by 0.6 projected points (8.6 vs 8.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Matthew Golden faces DAL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Chris Godwin faces PIT, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Chris Godwin ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Godwin by 2.2 points of value over replacement (-55.1 vs -57.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Chris Godwin goes first at ADP 77.4 vs 101.3 for Matthew Golden.
| Chris GodwinTAM | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | PIT | DAL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.0 | 8.6 | Golden +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #21 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 137.7 | 135.5 | Godwin +2.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.1 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -55.1 | -57.2 | Godwin +2.2 |
| Overall rank | #139 | #143 | Godwin by 4 |
| Position rank | WR49 | WR52 | |
| Market ADP | 77.4 | 101.3 | Golden +23.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start Chris Godwin or Matthew Golden in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Matthew Golden by 0.6 projected points (8.6 vs 8.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Chris Godwin or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Godwin. He projects 137.7 fantasy points with -55.1 value over replacement, vs 135.5 points and -57.2 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.