| Matthew Golden | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | GB | HOU |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| WR rank by value | WR14 | WR15 |
| 1QB value | 5,550 | 5,265 |
| Superflex value | 4,384 | 4,238 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #24 / #38 | #27 / #41 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Some disagreement (spread 48%) | Sources agree (spread 12%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 4,581 | 5,620 |
| Sleeper value | 5,237 | 4,950 |
| nflverse value | 8,762 | 4,950 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Matthew Golden | Nico Collins | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 5,550 | 5,265 | 5.1% | Favors Matthew Golden |
| Superflex | 4,384 | 4,238 | 3.3% | Fair trade |
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 Nico Collins could add a piece such as Cam Ward (380), Terrance Ferguson (372), Kyler Murray (388) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Matthew Golden is 4 years younger (23 vs 27). Matthew Golden is scoring more in 2026: 18.2 vs 15.3 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Matthew Golden or Nico Collins?
Matthew Golden is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 285 points (5,550 vs 5,265) as of November 11, 2026. In superflex it is 4,384 vs 4,238.
Is Matthew Golden for Nico Collins a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Matthew Golden is valued 5.1% above Nico Collins, so a straight swap favors the side getting Matthew Golden. In superflex it is a fair trade (the gap is 3.3%, within the 5% fair range).
Who is younger, Matthew Golden or Nico Collins, and who scores more?
Matthew Golden is 4 years younger (23 vs 27). Matthew Golden is scoring more in 2026: 18.2 vs 15.3 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 November 11, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.