Chris Godwin · Deebo Samuel · 2026 week 3

Chris Godwin or Deebo Samuel?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Godwin or Deebo Samuel? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Deebo SamuelDeebo Samuel projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Chris Godwin in week 3, drawing ARI — the 4th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chris Godwin	vs MIN	9.8	11th	8.6	894	healthy
Deebo Samuel START	vs ARI	11.5	4th · soft	12.3	1,099	healthy

WRs vs MIN recently: Christian Watson 26.7 pts (W1) · Rome Odunze 4.3 pts (W2).

WRs vs ARI recently: Ladd McConkey 14.2 pts (W1) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 33.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deebo Samuel carries the higher trade value — 1,099 against 894 (a 19% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deebo Samuel gets the most. Momentum: Chris Godwin +8 and Deebo Samuel +580 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.