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Caleb Williams or Geno Smith?

Our week 5 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (11.8 vs 12.1). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Geno Smith (51%).

Caleb Williams outscores Geno Smith 49% of the time; Geno Smith 51%.

Caleb Williams

QB, CHI at GB · Questionable — hamstring injury

11.8 projected PPR points

Likely range 0–19 · QB23 this week · Bench

Bench. Questionable — hamstring injury.

Geno Smith

QB, NYJ vs CLE

12.1 projected PPR points

Likely range 6–19 · QB21 this week · Bench

Bench. Projected 12.1 points, #21 among QBs this week.

Side by side

Caleb Williams Geno Smith
11.8Projected points12.1
0.0Floor (a bad day)6.3
18.6Ceiling (a big day)19.1
GB -9%MatchupCLE -9%
~24 ptsTeam's expected score~21 pts
Questionable — hamstring injuryHealthHealthy
Cold ▼Recent formSteady
LowOur confidenceHigh

Caleb Williams: Questionable — hamstring injury. Confirm his status before kickoff.

Open this matchup in the start/sit tool to switch to half-PPR or standard, or to say whether you're protecting a lead or need a big game.

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Caleb Williams or Geno Smith? Week 5 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades