Josh Downs or Matthew GoldenWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 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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WRIndianapolis Colts#55 WR

Josh Downs

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

289

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR

Matthew Golden

PPG

14.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

501

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Downs vs Matthew Golden: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Downs	Matthew Golden
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.9	14.3
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	41	86
Receptions	24	30
Rec/Game	4.0	5.0
Receiving Yards	289	501
Rec Yds/Game	48.2	83.5
Receiving TDs	0	3
Targets	42	57
Target Share/Game	7.0	9.5
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Downs or Matthew Golden in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Downs 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, Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3.

Should I draft Josh Downs or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Josh Downs and Matthew Golden average in 2026?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Josh Downs and Matthew Golden's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.