Deebo Samuel 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 0.5 projected points (8.7 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Matthew Golden faces DAL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Deebo Samuel faces SF, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Deebo Samuel 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 Deebo Samuel by 1.1 points of value over replacement (-41.8 vs -42.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Matthew Golden first (ADP 101.3 vs 115.4). If the model is right, Deebo Samuel is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Deebo Samuel carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | DAL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.2 | 8.7 | Golden +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #14 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.6 | 135.5 | Samuel +1.1 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.8 | -42.9 | Samuel +1.1 |
| Overall rank | #118 | #120 | Samuel by 2 |
| Position rank | WR50 | WR52 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 101.3 | Samuel +14.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Matthew Golden by 0.5 projected points (8.7 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 136.6 fantasy points with -41.8 value over replacement, vs 135.5 points and -42.9 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.