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Keenan Allen or Malik Washington?

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 (6.9 vs 6.9). 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 Keenan Allen (50%).

Keenan Allen outscores Malik Washington 50% of the time; Malik Washington 50%.

Keenan Allen

WR, IND at PIT · Questionable — groin injury

6.9 projected PPR points

Likely range 3–12 · WR47 this week · Bench

Bench. Questionable — groin injury.

Malik Washington

WR, MIA vs CIN

6.9 projected PPR points

Likely range 3–12 · WR48 this week · Bench

Bench. CIN's defense has allowed 15% fewer points to WRs than the league average.

Side by side

Keenan Allen Malik Washington
6.9Projected points6.9
2.8Floor (a bad day)2.8
11.9Ceiling (a big day)11.9
PIT +6%MatchupCIN -15%
~20 ptsTeam's expected score~18 pts
Questionable — groin injuryHealthHealthy
Hot ▲Recent formHot ▲
LowOur confidenceHigh

Keenan Allen: Questionable — groin injury. Confirm his status before kickoff.

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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.

Keenan Allen or Malik Washington? Week 5 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades