| Jaylen Waddle | Matthew Golden | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | DEN | GB |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| WR rank by value | WR23 | WR25 |
| 1QB value | 3,771 | 3,327 |
| Superflex value | 2,870 | 2,498 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #43 / #58 | #47 / #65 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 9.2 | 16.8 |
| Injury status | Questionable | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources disagree (spread 79%) | Sources disagree (spread 81%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 4,474 | 1,231 |
| Sleeper value | 4,259 | 4,474 |
| nflverse value | 920 | 6,625 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Jaylen Waddle | Matthew Golden | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 3,771 | 3,327 | 11.8% | Favors Jaylen Waddle |
| Superflex | 2,870 | 2,498 | 13.0% | Favors Jaylen Waddle |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
To even it up, the side getting Matthew Golden could add a piece such as Tyquan Thornton (586), Deebo Samuel (578), Blake Corum (607) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Buy/sell flags
- Matthew Golden: possible sell (market above experts)
Matthew Golden is 4 years younger (23 vs 27). Matthew Golden is scoring more in 2026: 16.8 vs 9.2 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Jaylen Waddle or Matthew Golden?
Jaylen Waddle is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 444 points (3,771 vs 3,327) as of October 19, 2026. In superflex it is 2,870 vs 2,498.
Is Jaylen Waddle for Matthew Golden a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Jaylen Waddle is valued 11.8% above Matthew Golden, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jaylen Waddle. In superflex it is not even: Jaylen Waddle is valued 13.0% above Matthew Golden, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jaylen Waddle.
Who is younger, Jaylen Waddle or Matthew Golden, and who scores more?
Matthew Golden is 4 years younger (23 vs 27). Matthew Golden is scoring more in 2026: 16.8 vs 9.2 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated October 19, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.