Who Should I Start? DeVonta Smith or Matthew Golden

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Week 4 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
11.6	0.0	0.0	4.3	55.2	0.3

DeVonta Smith News

DeVonta Smith Not Practicing on Friday

Friday, October 2, 8:26 AM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is not seen practicing on Friday as the team prepares to take on the Los Angeles Rams. Smith played through a hamstring injury last week, but has not practiced at all this week and is unlikely to play, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. In three games, Smith has hauled in 19 of 27 targets for 235 yards and a touchdown, producing strong numbers as the team's WR1 with AJ Brown in New England. With Smith trending towards sitting in Week 4, wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon appear ready to step up and replace the former Heisman Trophy winner. While neither are strong starting options against a solid Rams secondary, both carry FLEX appeal in Week 4 if Smith is inactive.

Matthew Golden - Green Bay (WR)

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Week 4 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
12.5	1.1	0.0	4.3	60.5	0.3

Matthew Golden News

Matthew Golden in the Midst of a Breakout Season

Wednesday, September 30, 5:11 AM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden has been in the midst of a breakout season in 2026. In three games, the second-year receiver has hauled in 15 of 30 targets for 253 yards and a touchdown, averaging just under 13 half-PPR fantasy points per game. After struggling mightily in his rookie season, Golden has turned the corner, with the Packers using him more frequently and implementing the second-most pass-heavy offense in the NFL this season. While Christian Watson will remain a key part of this passing game, there's no reason he and Golden can't both produce in this pass-heavy offense, with running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list. As they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, Golden is a must-start wide receiver as he looks to build on his hot start.

DeVonta Smith vs. Matthew Golden

Still trying to decide between Smith and Golden? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that DeVonta Smith is projected to score 11.6 points this week while Matthew Golden is projected to score 12.5 points.