Denzel Boston · Matthew Golden · 2026 week 9

Denzel Boston or Matthew Golden?

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

Start Matthew GoldenMatthew Golden projects 4.5 PPR points clear of Denzel Boston in week 9, drawing NE — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Denzel Boston	@ NO	10.6	19th	6	710	Questionable
Matthew Golden START	@ NE	15.1	11th	17.7	4,137	healthy

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs NE recently: Omar Cooper Jr. 16.3 pts (W6) · Luther Burden III 19.7 pts (W7) · Kevin Coleman Jr. 10.6 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Matthew Golden projects 4.5 points higher in PPR.
Denzel Boston faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.
Denzel Boston is flagged WATCH.
Matthew Golden faces NE, 11th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Golden carries the higher trade value — 4,137 against 710 (a 83% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Golden gets the most. Momentum: Denzel Boston -428 and Matthew Golden +2364 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.