Brian Thomas Jr. or Matthew GoldenWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Matthew Golden is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 14.3 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR

Matthew Golden

PPG

14.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

501

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Matthew Golden: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Matthew Golden
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	14.3
Games Played	14	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	86
Receptions	48	30
Rec/Game	3.4	5.0
Receiving Yards	707	501
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	83.5
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	91	57
Target Share/Game	6.5	9.5
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Matthew Golden in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Matthew Golden is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Matthew Golden average in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Matthew Golden's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.