WR · GB · #0
Matthew Golden
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 191 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 1, 2003 (age 23.1)
- College
- Texas; Houston
Coming off a real climb — WR89 to WR20 tells the story better than age; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
10
Range 131–361
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — WR role isn't locked starter volume yet.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
28.9 pts
1.7 PPG · 14.3 games
13 rec · 160.9 rec yds · 0.9 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×1.03
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.01
Athletic composite 8.0/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyGolden caught 6 passes for 95 yards in 2026, finishing WR20. The last two seasons moved from WR89 to WR20 — that's the dynasty read. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Matthew Golden.
- NewsNextDyne
Dynasty Waiver Wire Targets: Week 1
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
12.5
PPG
12.5
Positional finish
WR20
Key stats
- Rec: 6 (WR10)
- Rec yds: 95 (WR7)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR20 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | WR89 | 55.5 | 4.0 | 29 | 361 | — | 49 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 12.5 | MIN | 63 plays · 67% pass | 95 · 6 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 2.4 · scored 12.5 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -10.1.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- MIN+71% · 387 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 53.2% mean
Pass-play participation
57.7%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Avg depth of target
- 12.5
- Drop %
- 2.3%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202514 G
- 14.3 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (23 overall) WR · that slot hit at 60.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 72.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Matthew Golden's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Golden scores 10 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Matthew Golden's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 1.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Matthew Golden in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.