Golden
WR · GB vs CAR
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points20.9pts
projected 13.3
Tate
WR · TEN @ CIN
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ETLatest report: DNP · Shoulder
Projected points11.2pts
if he plays · 40% to play
Carnell Tate or Matthew Golden: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Highlights
GoldenWR · GB vs CARUsually 15.8−2.5pts this week
Helps him
- 9.9per gameHe sees 9.9 targets a game.
- 2.0red zoneHe gets 2.0 red zone targets a game, a real path to touchdowns.
- 43%big weeks43% of his games have been big weeks.
Hurts him
- −2.0ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 57.5 receiving yards, below his usual 77.1.
- −0.6ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.1.
- CARvs WRsEdgeCAR is the 6th toughest defense for receivers.
- 0.0floorA quiet week could drop to about 0.0 points.
TateWR · TEN @ CINUsually 11.0+0.2pts this week
Helps him
- +0.6ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.25 touchdowns, above his usual 0.14.
Hurts him
- −0.8ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 51.5 receiving yards, below his usual 59.0.
- 17.0team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score only 17.0 points.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionGolden: 13.3 (best)Tate: 11.2
TD pointsof the projectionGolden: 2.8 (best)Tate: 1.5
Expected TDsthis weekGolden: 0.47 (best)Tate: 0.25
Projected team pointsGolden: 25.5 (best)Tate: 17.0
Red zone targetsper gameGolden: 2.0 (best)Tate: 0.4
Role
Snap shareGolden: 83% (best)Tate: 82%
Usage worthptsGolden: 18.4 (best)Tate: 12.3
Target shareGolden: 26%Tate: 27% (best)
Targets / gameGolden: 9.9 (best)Tate: 7.3
Air yards shareGolden: 40%Tate: 47% (best)
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsGolden: In lineTate: Above
WOPRGolden: 0.67Tate: 0.72 (best)
RZ target shareGolden: 33% (best)Tate: 12%
Catch rateGolden: 52%Tate: 67% (best)
SeparationGolden: 2.7 ydsTate: 2.7 yds
YAC over expectedGolden: −0.02Tate: +0.5 (best)
Usage worth vs scoredGolden: Earned by usage 18.4Scored 15.8Tate: Earned by usage 12.3Scored 11.0
Vacated targets this weekGolden: 8.8 (best)Tate: 0.0
Inside 10 target shareGolden: 28% (best)Tate: 25%
Range
FloorGolden: 0.0Tate: 6.8 (best)
CeilingGolden: 19.9 (best)Tate: 19.0
Points from TDssteadier when lowerGolden: 16%Tate: 8%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Golden: 43% (best)Tate: 14%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterGolden: 0% (best)Tate: 29%
SteadinessGolden: Very steady (best)±5.5 pts · 7 gamesTate: Steady±7.1 pts · 7 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmGolden: DTate: C (best)
Game scriptGolden: Expected to lead (best)Tate: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterGolden: 1.2 (best)Tate: 1.5
Defense funnelGolden: NeutralTate: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedGolden: 6th (tough)Tate: 26th (soft) (best)
Starting QBGolden: Love (Active)Tate: Ward (Active)
Opp defender outGolden: Phillips (LB)Tate: None listed
Roof / surfaceGolden: OpengrassTate: Openturf
Rest / scheduleGolden: Short week (4d)Tate: Normal
Opp paceGolden: 6th (fast) (best)Tate: 20th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameGolden: 2.01st (tough)Tate: 3.0 (best)14th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedGolden: 61% (best)15th (average)Tate: 58%7th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgGolden: 17.5 (best)Tate: 10.2
Last 5 avgGolden: 17.1 (best)Tate: 12.8
vs seasonGolden: +1.7 (Rising) (best)Tate: −0.9 (Steady)
Yards per route runGolden: 2.15Tate: 2.31 (best)
Receiving aDOTGolden: 14.2Tate: 12.7
Target share trendGolden: SteadyTate: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesGolden: 83% (best)Tate: 77%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterGolden: WR15 (best)Tate: WR25
Yards linereceivingGolden: 57.5 (best)Tate: 51.5
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