Jameson Williams · Matthew Golden · 2026 week 9

Jameson Williams or Matthew Golden?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jameson Williams 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 2.4 PPR points clear of Jameson Williams in week 9, drawing NE — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jameson Williams @ MIA 12.8 29th · tough 20.6 2,015 healthy
Matthew Golden START @ NE 15.2 11th 17.7 4,058 healthy

WRs vs MIA recently: Ja'Marr Chase 13.7 pts (W5) · Omar Cooper Jr. 17.5 pts (W7) · DeMario Douglas 13.6 pts (W8).

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).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Golden carries the higher trade value — 4,058 against 2,015 (a 50% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Golden gets the most. Momentum: Jameson Williams +687 and Matthew Golden +2292 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.