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Matthew Golden or Patrick Mahomes

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Matthew Golden

Matthew Golden

WRGreen Bay Packers GB
Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes

QBKansas City Chiefs KC
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Golden over Mahomes

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Matthew Golden

Matthew Golden vs. Atlanta — Target Surge Signals Rising Fantasy Value

Golden is breaking out in his sophomore campaign, starting on the outside and earning 18 targets across the first two weeks—nearly half his rookie total. Head coach Matt LaFleur recently named him the team's offensive player of the game, and with fellow receiver Jayden Reed battling a neck injury, Golden's share of targets should remain firmly elevated against the Falcons.

Fantasy managers are taking note, as his start rate has surged to nearly 40%. Our weekly projection pegs Golden for roughly 4 receptions and 66 receiving yards (12.5 fantasy points). While he has yet to score a touchdown this season, his consistent target volume makes him a dependable WR3 or flex option for Thursday night's contest.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mahomes over Golden

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes at Miami — Primed for Big Outing in Favorable Road Matchup

Patrick Mahomes silenced any lingering health concerns in Week 2, shredding Indianapolis for 382 yards and three touchdowns in a comeback thriller. Showing complete comfort in the pocket alongside top targets Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice, Mahomes enters Week 3 fully locked in for the undefeated Chiefs.

Fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into lineups as an elite option against an 0-2 Dolphins defense that has surrendered 62 points. Our weekly projections forecast around 252 passing yards and over two total scores (20.7 fantasy points). Kansas City's status as heavy road favorites could spark a run-heavy second half, but his high-end scoring ceiling remains unquestioned.


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Performance Matthew Golden
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
45814.5180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1015315.3420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Patrick Mahomes
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
38268.130170
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
56663.551401
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Matthew Golden
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Patrick Mahomes
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Matthew Golden
OWN
97%
+1.6 compared to last week
START
40%
+12.19 compared to last week
OWN/START Patrick Mahomes
OWN
99%
+4.89 compared to last week
START
69%
+36.25 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Matthew Golden
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Patrick Mahomes
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Matthew Golden

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 15.30 total points (7.65 avg).
  • Currently 36.4 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 153 and 15.30 YPC and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +137 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 775, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Patrick Mahomes

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 50.64 total points (25.32 avg).
  • Currently 25.84 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Knee (Since Sep 23, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 6 in pass yards with 566 (283.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among QB.
  • Top 10 in pass tds with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among QB.
  • Top 6 in pass completions with 47 (23.50 per game) and is currently ranked 5th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +121, TDs: +3, INTs: EVEN
  • He has recorded plenty of deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3775, PASS TDS: 28, RUSH YDS: 280, RUSH TDS: 4
Next Up Health Check
Injury Matthew Golden

No Injury Reported

Injury Patrick Mahomes

KNEE - Since Sep 23, 2026

Mahomes was a full participant in practice on Wednesday heading into Week 3 versus the Dolphins.
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Matthew Golden

Week 3
Green Bay Packers VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00317.0010404.11
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 6.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 23 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 317.00 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 126 (63.00 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 508 (254.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +65, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -3, INTs: -2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +12.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Patrick Mahomes

Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs @ Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
31.00336.0022003.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).
  • Currently 29 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 225 (112.50 per game).
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 447 (223.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 31.00 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -54, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -4, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Matthew Golden
15.41
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Patrick Mahomes
16.91
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Matthew Golden
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 GB 15 49 33 445 13.5 1 10 49 4.9 0
2026 GB 2 18 10 153 15.3 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 162 90 1377 15.3 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 22 15 181 12.4 0 5 25 4.9 0
Totals 17 67 43 598 13.9 1 10 49 4.9 0
Career Patrick Mahomes
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2018 KC 16 5097 66% 50 12 113.8 272 2 4
2019 KC 14 4031 66% 26 5 105.3 218 2 4
2020 KC 15 4740 66% 38 6 108.2 308 2 2
2021 KC 16 4839 66% 37 13 98.5 381 2 4
2022 KC 16 5250 67% 41 12 105.2 358 4 0
2023 KC 16 4184 67% 27 14 92.6 389 0 3
2024 KC 16 3928 68% 26 11 93.5 307 2 0
2025 KC 15 3939 63% 22 12 88.6 452 5 0
2026 KC 2 566 64% 5 1 103.8 40 1 0
ON PACE 18 5094 64% 45 9 103.8 360 9 0
3-YEAR AVG 18 4594 66% 29 13 92.7 457 3 2
Totals 140 39675 66% 291 91 100.6 3016 23 20
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