Jordyn Tyson 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 Jordyn Tyson by 0.3 projected points (8.2 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordyn Tyson faces LV, the 13th-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 Jordyn Tyson by 3.6 points of value over replacement (-40.6 vs -44.2), 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 150.3). If the model is right, Jordyn Tyson is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jordyn TysonNOR | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LV | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.2 | 7.9 | Tyson +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #13 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.6 | 133.0 | Tyson +3.6 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -40.6 | -44.2 | Tyson +3.6 |
| Overall rank | #120 | #125 | Tyson by 5 |
| Position rank | WR52 | WR55 | |
| Market ADP | 150.3 | 101.3 | Tyson +49.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jordyn Tyson or Matthew Golden in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordyn Tyson by 0.3 projected points (8.2 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jordyn Tyson or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordyn Tyson. He projects 136.6 fantasy points with -40.6 value over replacement, vs 133.0 points and -44.2 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.