Jakobi Meyers vs Matthew Golden
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 0.4 projected points (8.0 vs 7.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jakobi Meyers faces NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Matthew Golden faces ATL, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
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 Jakobi Meyers by 4.0 points of value over replacement (-47.0 vs -51.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jakobi Meyers goes first at ADP 90.2 vs 101.3 for Matthew Golden.
| Jakobi MeyersJAX | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.0 | 7.6 | Meyers +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 131.5 | 127.5 | Meyers +4.0 pts |
| Points per game | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -47.0 | -51.0 | Meyers +4.0 |
| Overall rank | #124 | #129 | Meyers by 5 |
| Position rank | WR54 | WR56 | |
| Market ADP | 90.2 | 101.3 | Golden +11.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Matthew Golden in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 0.4 projected points (8.0 vs 7.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jakobi Meyers or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Jakobi Meyers. He projects 131.5 fantasy points with -47.0 value over replacement, vs 127.5 points and -51.0 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.