Golden
WR · GB vs CAR
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points20.9pts
projected 13.3
Diggs
WR · WAS vs PHI
Kickoff Sun 8:20 PM ET
Projected points11.3pts
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Highlights
GoldenWR · GB vs CARUsually 15.8−2.5pts this week
Helps him
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- 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.
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.
DiggsWR · WAS vs PHIUsually 13.9−2.6pts this week
Helps him
- PHIvs WRsEdgePHI is the 8th softest defense for receivers.
Hurts him
- −2.5ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.38 touchdowns, below his usual 0.80.
- 60%snapsHe plays only 60% of snaps, so his work comes in rotation.
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)Diggs: 11.3
TD pointsof the projectionGolden: 2.8 (best)Diggs: 2.3
Expected TDsthis weekGolden: 0.47 (best)Diggs: 0.38
Projected team pointsGolden: 25.5 (best)Diggs: 23.0
Red zone targetsper gameGolden: 2.0 (best)Diggs: 1.0
Role
Snap shareGolden: 83% (best)Diggs: 60%
Usage worthptsGolden: 18.4 (best)Diggs: 13.0
Target shareGolden: 26% (best)Diggs: 23%
Targets / gameGolden: 9.9 (best)Diggs: 7.6
Air yards shareGolden: 40% (best)Diggs: 21%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsGolden: In lineDiggs: Above
WOPRGolden: 0.67 (best)Diggs: 0.48
RZ target shareGolden: 33% (best)Diggs: 28%
Catch rateGolden: 52%Diggs: 63% (best)
SeparationGolden: 2.7 yds (best)Diggs: 2.6 yds
YAC over expectedGolden: −0.02 (best)Diggs: −0.5
Usage worth vs scoredGolden: Earned by usage 18.4Scored 15.8Diggs: Earned by usage 13.0Scored 13.9
Vacated targets this weekGolden: 8.8 (best)Diggs: 5.9
Inside 10 target shareGolden: 28% (best)Diggs: 27%
Range
FloorGolden: 0.0Diggs: 6.9 (best)
CeilingGolden: 19.9 (best)Diggs: 17.2
Points from TDssteadier when lowerGolden: 16%Diggs: 35%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Golden: 43% (best)Diggs: 20%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterGolden: 0%Diggs: 0%
SteadinessGolden: Very steady (best)±5.5 pts · 7 gamesDiggs: Very steady±6.0 pts · 5 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his positionGolden: D2026, 6 gmDiggs: B (best)2026, 7 gm
Game scriptGolden: Expected to leadDiggs: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterGolden: 1.2Diggs: 0.4 (best)
Defense funnelGolden: NeutralDiggs: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedGolden: 6th (tough)Diggs: 24th (soft) (best)
Starting QBGolden: Love (Active)Diggs: Daniels (Active)
Opp defender outGolden: Phillips (LB)Diggs: None listed
Roof / surfacegrassGolden: OpenDiggs: Open
Rest / scheduleGolden: Short week (4d)Diggs: Off a bye
Opp paceGolden: 6th (fast) (best)Diggs: 27th (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameGolden: 2.01st (tough)Diggs: 3.3 (best)19th (average)
Opp catch rate allowedGolden: 61% (best)15th (average)Diggs: 59%10th (tough)
Form
Last 3 avgGolden: 17.5 (best)Diggs: 10.7
Last 5 avgGolden: 17.1 (best)Diggs: 13.9
vs seasonGolden: +1.7 (Rising) (best)Diggs: −3.1 (Cooling)
Yards per route runGolden: 2.15 (best)Diggs: 1.74
Receiving aDOTGolden: 14.2Diggs: 8.4
Target share trendGolden: SteadyDiggs: Steady
Games since injuryGolden: None recentlyDiggs: 1
Crowd
Started in leaguesGolden: 83% (best)Diggs: 78%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterGolden: WR15 (best)Diggs: WR24
Yards linereceivingGolden: 57.5 (best)Diggs: 44.5
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