Garrett Wilson · Matthew Golden · 2026 week 8

Garrett Wilson or Matthew Golden?

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

Start Garrett WilsonGarrett Wilson projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Matthew Golden in week 8, drawing LV — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Garrett Wilson START vs LV 16.6 11th 12.1 3,421 healthy
Matthew Golden vs CAR 13.7 28th · tough 17.5 2,846 healthy

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7).

WRs vs CAR recently: Jameson Williams 10.2 pts (W4) · DeVonta Smith 13.5 pts (W6) · Tez Johnson 10.7 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Garrett Wilson carries the higher trade value — 3,421 against 2,846 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Garrett Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Garrett Wilson -1250 and Matthew Golden +1079 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.