Xavier Worthy vs Matthew Golden
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Xavier Worthy this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.1 vs 8.0).
Xavier Worthy faces ATL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Matthew Golden faces MIN, 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Worthy by 2.6 points of value over replacement (-36.9 vs -39.5), 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 107.3). If the model is right, Xavier Worthy is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Xavier WorthyKAN | Matthew GoldenGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | ATL | MIN | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 9.1 | 8.0 | Worthy +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 140.2 | 137.6 | Worthy +2.6 pts |
| Points per game | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -36.9 | -39.5 | Worthy +2.6 |
| Overall rank | #115 | #120 | Worthy by 5 |
| Position rank | WR39 | WR42 | |
| Market ADP | 107.3 | 101.3 | Worthy +6.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 |
Should I start Xavier Worthy or Matthew Golden in Week 10?
Start Xavier Worthy this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.1 vs 8.0).
Should I draft Xavier Worthy or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?
Xavier Worthy. He projects 140.2 fantasy points with -36.9 value over replacement, vs 137.6 points and -39.5 for Matthew Golden (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.