Khalil Shakir vs Matthew Golden
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (9.0 vs 7.8).
Khalil Shakir faces LA, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Matthew Golden faces CHI, the 19th-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
The model takes Khalil Shakir: a clear but modest edge of 5.2 points of value over replacement (-42.1 vs -47.3).
The draft market agrees: Khalil Shakir goes first at ADP 98.9 vs 101.3 for Matthew Golden.
| Khalil ShakirBUF | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LA | CHI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 9.0 | 7.8 | Shakir +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #2 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 136.3 | 131.1 | Shakir +5.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.0 | 7.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -42.1 | -47.3 | Shakir +5.2 |
| Overall rank | #120 | #125 | Shakir by 5 |
| Position rank | WR52 | WR55 | |
| Market ADP | 98.9 | 101.3 | Golden +2.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Khalil Shakir or Matthew Golden in Week 5?
Start Khalil Shakir this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (9.0 vs 7.8).
Should I draft Khalil Shakir or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Khalil Shakir. He projects 136.3 fantasy points with -42.1 value over replacement, vs 131.1 points and -47.3 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR).