Fantasy · Week 5 · 2026
Win your week. Start the right players.
Our own start/sit calls for every player, with a projected score, the range of likely outcomes and the reasons spelled out. Built from usage, matchup, Vegas lines and injuries. How we rank
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Josh Allen
BUF @ LA
24.8proj
MUST STARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot
Running back · #1Jahmyr Gibbs
DET @ ARI
29.8proj
MUST STARTScored 41.4 last game, typical 19.3
Wide receiver · #1Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA vs SF
26.3proj
MUST STARTScored 35.4 last game, typical 18.9
Tight end · #1Trey McBride
ARI vs DET
18.0proj
MUST STARTDET allow 42% more points to TEs
Kicker · #1Brandon Aubrey
DAL vs TB
11.4proj
MUST STARTDAL expected to score ~29, plenty of drives
Defense · #1Texans D/ST
HOU @ TEN
10.3proj
MUST STARTTEN offense gives defenses 36% more points
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1Jahmyr Gibbs▲RB · DET@ARIMUST STARTScored 41.4 last game, typical 19.329.8
14–48 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 19.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- ARI vs RBs
- 9% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say must start
- Projected 29.8 points, #1 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 41.4 points last game against a typical 19.3 (trending up).
- DET's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 21.7 carries and 7 targets a game.
- Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 29.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
2Jaxon Smith-Njigba▲WR · SEAvsSFMUST STARTScored 35.4 last game, typical 18.926.3
11–45 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 18.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- SEA favored by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SF vs WRs
- League average
- Last game snaps
- 87%
Why we say must start
- Projected 26.3 points, #1 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 35.4 points last game against a typical 18.9 (trending up).
- SEA's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 12 targets a game.
- Played 87% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 26.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
3Bijan Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALMUST STARTScored 35.3 last game, typical 19.521.7
10–35 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 19.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- ATL underdogs by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- BAL vs RBs
- 4% more points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say must start
- Projected 21.7 points, #2 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 35.3 points last game against a typical 19.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 22 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 21.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
4Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · DET@ARIMUST STARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot20.8
8–36 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 17.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- ARI vs WRs
- 5% more points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say must start
- Projected 20.8 points, #2 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- DET's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 11.7 targets a game.
- Played 74% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 20.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
5Jonathan Taylor▼RB · IND@PITMUST STARTProjected 19.6 · #3 among RBs19.6
9–32 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 19.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- IND underdogs by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- PIT vs RBs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say must start
- Projected 19.6 points, #3 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Concern: Scored 9.2 points last game against a typical 19.1 (trending down).
- Averaging 22 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 19.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
6Christian McCaffreyRB · SF@SEAMUST STARTProjected 19.3 · #4 among RBs19.3
9–31 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 21.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- SF underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SEA vs RBs
- 17% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 83%
Why we say must start
- Projected 19.3 points, #4 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Concern: SEA's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 11.7 carries and 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 19.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
7Davante Adams▲WR · LAvsBUFMUST STARTScored 20.7 last game, typical 13.919.3
8–33 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 13.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- LA favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- BUF vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 83%
Why we say must start
- Projected 19.3 points, #3 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 20.7 points last game against a typical 13.9 (trending up).
- LA's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 19.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
8Puka Nacua▼WR · LAvsBUFMUST STARTLA expected to score ~28, a strong spot19.1
8–33 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 20.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- LA favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- BUF vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 70%
Why we say must start
- Projected 19.1 points, #4 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- LA's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: Scored 12.4 points last game against a typical 20.8 (trending down).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 70% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 19.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
9Derrick Henry▲RB · BAL@ATLMUST STARTScored 21.9 last game, typical 14.718.9
9–31 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- ATL vs RBs
- 12% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say must start
- Projected 18.9 points, #5 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 21.9 points last game against a typical 14.7 (trending up).
- BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 22 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
- Played 67% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 18.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
10Kyren Williams▲RB · LAvsBUFMUST STARTScored 21.8 last game, typical 13.918.0
9–29 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 13.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- LA favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- BUF vs RBs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 71%
Why we say must start
- Projected 18.0 points, #6 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 21.8 points last game against a typical 13.9 (trending up).
- BUF's defense has allowed 15% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 12.7 carries and 4 targets a game.
- Played 71% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 18.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
11Trey McBrideTE · ARIvsDETMUST STARTDET allow 42% more points to TEs18.0
7–32 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- ARI underdogs by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- DET vs TEs
- 42% more points
- Last game snaps
- 91%
Why we say must start
- Projected 18.0 points, #1 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- DET's defense has allowed 42% more points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 11.3 targets a game.
- Played 91% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 18.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
12CeeDee Lamb▲WR · DALvsTBMUST STARTScored 20.2 last game, typical 13.417.7
7–30 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 13.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL favored by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- TB vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say must start
- Projected 17.7 points, #5 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 20.2 points last game against a typical 13.4 (trending up).
- DAL's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 17.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
13Ja'Marr Chase▲WR · CIN@MIAMUST STARTCIN expected to score ~28, a strong spot17.5
7–30 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 17.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- MIA vs WRs
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 100%
Why we say must start
- Projected 17.5 points, #6 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Scored 24.8 points last game against a typical 17.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 100% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 17.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
14James CookRB · BUF@LAMUST STARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot16.2
8–26 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 15.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- BUF underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- LA vs RBs
- 10% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say must start
- Projected 16.2 points, #7 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- BUF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 19.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
- Played 67% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 16.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
15Chris Olave▲WR · NOvsMINMUST STARTScored 19.7 last game, typical 14.916.2
7–28 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NO underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- MIN vs WRs
- 13% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say must start
- Projected 16.2 points, #7 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 19.7 points last game against a typical 14.9 (trending up).
- Concern: MIN's defense has allowed 13% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 12 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 16.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
16Chase Brown▼RB · CIN@MIAMUST STARTMIA allow 20% more points to RBs16.1
8–26 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- MIA vs RBs
- 20% more points
- Last game snaps
- 70%
Why we say must start
- Projected 16.1 points, #8 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- MIA's defense has allowed 20% more points to RBs than the league average.
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: Scored 8.9 points last game against a typical 14.9 (trending down).
- Averaging 16.3 carries and 4.3 targets a game.
Projection 16.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
17Christian Watson▲WR · GBvsCHIMUST STARTScored 22.6 last game, typical 1116.1
6–28 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- GB favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 45.5
- CHI vs WRs
- 8% more points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say must start
- Projected 16.1 points, #8 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 22.6 points last game against a typical 11 (trending up).
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 16.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
18Javonte Williams▲RB · DALvsTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot15.3
7–25 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 13.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL favored by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- TB vs RBs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 76%
Why we say start
- Projected 15.3 points, #9 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- DAL's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Scored 18.3 points last game against a typical 13.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 14.3 carries and 4 targets a game.
- Played 76% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 15.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
19Stefon DiggsWR · WASvsNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out14.9
6–26 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- WAS favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- NYG vs WRs
- 10% more points
- Last game snaps
- 59%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.9 points, #9 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +2.7 points).
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 59% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
20D'Andre SwiftRB · CHI@GBSTARTProjected 14.7 · #10 among RBs14.7
7–24 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 45.5
- GB vs RBs
- 11% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.7 points, #10 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 18 carries and 3 targets a game.
- Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
21Brock Bowers▲TE · LV@NEMUST STARTScored 27.6 last game, typical 12.614.6
5–26 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W3Dashed line: the usual 12.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- LV underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NE vs TEs
- 12% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 79%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.6 points, #2 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 27.6 points last game against a typical 12.6 (trending up).
- Concern: NE's defense has allowed 12% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 13 targets a game.
- Played 79% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
22Nico Collins▲WR · HOU@TENSTARTScored 21.2 last game, typical 13.314.6
6–25 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 13.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- HOU favored by 6.5
- Game total
- 39.5
- TEN vs WRs
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.6 points, #10 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21.2 points last game against a typical 13.3 (trending up).
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
23Drake London▲WR · ATLvsBALSTARTBAL allow 16% more points to WRs14.4
6–25 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- ATL underdogs by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- BAL vs WRs
- 16% more points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.4 points, #11 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- BAL's defense has allowed 16% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Scored 28.4 points last game against a typical 14.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
24Jaylen WarrenRB · PITvsINDSTARTProjected 14.3 · #11 among RBs14.3
7–23 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 12.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- PIT favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- IND vs RBs
- 2% more points
- Last game snaps
- 97%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.3 points, #11 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 13.8 carries and 5 targets a game.
- Played 97% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
25Garrett Wilson▲WR · NYJvsCLESTARTScored 26.7 last game, typical 11.114.1
6–24 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NYJ favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 40.5
- CLE vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 94%
Why we say start
- Projected 14.1 points, #12 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 26.7 points last game against a typical 11.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
26George Kittle▲TE · SF@SEAMUST STARTScored 26.2 last game, typical 12.413.4
5–24 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- SF underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SEA vs TEs
- 3% more points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say must start
- Projected 13.4 points, #3 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 26.2 points last game against a typical 12.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
27Tee Higgins▲WR · CIN@MIASTARTScored 21 last game, typical 12.413.2
5–23 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- MIA vs WRs
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 13.2 points, #13 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21 points last game against a typical 12.4 (trending up).
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
28George PickensWR · DALvsTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot13.2
5–23 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 15.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL favored by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- TB vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say start
- Projected 13.2 points, #14 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DAL's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
29Ashton JeantyRB · LV@NESTARTProjected 13.1 · #12 among RBs13.1
6–21 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- LV underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NE vs RBs
- 11% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say start
- Projected 13.1 points, #12 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 21 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 13.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
30Quinshon Judkins▲RB · CLE@NYJSTARTScored 21.6 last game, typical 10.613.0
6–21 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 10.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~20 pts
- Vegas line
- CLE underdogs by 1.5
- Game total
- 40.5
- NYJ vs RBs
- 24% more points
- Last game snaps
- 66%
Why we say start
- Projected 13.0 points, #13 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21.6 points last game against a typical 10.6 (trending up).
- NYJ's defense has allowed 24% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Concern: CLE's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 14.8 carries and 4 targets a game.
Projection 13.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
31Michael Wilson▲WR · ARIvsDETSTARTScored 25.9 last game, typical 11.612.8
5–22 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- ARI underdogs by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- DET vs WRs
- 18% more points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.8 points, #15 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 25.9 points last game against a typical 11.6 (trending up).
- DET's defense has allowed 18% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 10.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
32Bucky IrvingRB · TB@DALSTARTDAL allow 15% more points to RBs12.5
6–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~19 pts
- Vegas line
- TB underdogs by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- DAL vs RBs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 52%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.5 points, #14 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- DAL's defense has allowed 15% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Concern: TB's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 13.3 carries and 5 targets a game.
- Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
33Tyler Warren▲TE · IND@PITMUST STARTScored 14.7 last game, typical 9.912.5
5–22 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- IND underdogs by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- PIT vs TEs
- 7% more points
- Last game snaps
- 94%
Why we say must start
- Projected 12.5 points, #4 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 14.7 points last game against a typical 9.9 (trending up).
- Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +1.8 points).
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
34Cam SkatteboRB · NYG@WASSTARTProjected 12.0 · #15 among RBs12.0
6–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NYG underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- WAS vs RBs
- 1% more points
- Last game snaps
- 77%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.0 points, #15 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 16.7 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
- Played 77% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
35Sam LaPortaTE · DET@ARIMUST STARTARI allow 28% more points to TEs11.7
4–21 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- ARI vs TEs
- 28% more points
- Last game snaps
- 92%
Why we say must start
- Projected 11.7 points, #5 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- ARI's defense has allowed 28% more points to TEs than the league average.
- DET's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 92% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
36Parker WashingtonWR · JAXvsPHISTARTProjected 11.5 · #16 among WRs11.5
5–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- JAX favored by 3
- Game total
- 44.5
- PHI vs WRs
- 6% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 81%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.5 points, #16 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 81% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
37Bhayshul Tuten▲RB · JAXvsPHISTARTScored 17 last game, typical 5.211.4
6–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- JAX favored by 3
- Game total
- 44.5
- PHI vs RBs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 48%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.4 points, #16 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Scored 17 points last game against a typical 5.2 (trending up).
- Averaging 14.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
- Played 48% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
38DK Metcalf▲WR · PITvsINDSTARTIND allow 15% more points to WRs11.4
5–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 11.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- PIT favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- IND vs WRs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 97%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.4 points, #17 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- IND's defense has allowed 15% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Scored 16.5 points last game against a typical 11 (trending up).
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 97% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
39Jake FergusonTE · DALvsTBSTARTTB allow 18% more points to TEs11.3
4–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL favored by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- TB vs TEs
- 18% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.3 points, #6 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- TB's defense has allowed 18% more points to TEs than the league average.
- DAL's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
40Aaron Jones▲RB · MIN@NOSTARTScored 14.2 last game, typical 8.511.1
5–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- MIN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NO vs RBs
- 4% more points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.1 points, #17 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Scored 14.2 points last game against a typical 8.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 17.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
41Matthew Golden▲WR · GBvsCHISTARTScored 21 last game, typical 4.411.1
4–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- GB favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 45.5
- CHI vs WRs
- 8% more points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.1 points, #18 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21 points last game against a typical 4.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
42Omarion Hampton▼RB · LACvsDENSTARTProjected 11.0 · #18 among RBs11.0
5–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- LAC underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- DEN vs RBs
- 7% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 42%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.0 points, #18 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Concern: Scored 5.6 points last game against a typical 12.3 (trending down).
- Averaging 16.7 carries and 1 targets a game.
- Played 42% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 11.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
43Josh Downs▲WR · IND@PITSTARTScored 12.7 last game, typical 7.710.8
4–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- IND underdogs by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- PIT vs WRs
- 6% more points
- Last game snaps
- 68%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.8 points, #19 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 12.7 points last game against a typical 7.7 (trending up).
- Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +1.7 points).
- Averaging 8 targets a game.
- Played 68% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
44Harold Fannin Jr.TE · CLE@NYJSTARTProjected 10.6 · #7 among TEs10.6
4–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 10.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~20 pts
- Vegas line
- CLE underdogs by 1.5
- Game total
- 40.5
- NYJ vs TEs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 89%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.6 points, #7 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Concern: CLE's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 5.8 targets a game.
- Played 89% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
45Juwan Johnson▲TE · NOvsMINSTARTScored 23.3 last game, typical 9.510.4
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NO underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- MIN vs TEs
- 23% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 62%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.4 points, #8 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Scored 23.3 points last game against a typical 9.5 (trending up).
- Concern: MIN's defense has allowed 23% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 62% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
46Dalton SchultzTE · HOU@TENSTARTProjected 10.3 · #9 among TEs10.3
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- HOU favored by 6.5
- Game total
- 39.5
- TEN vs TEs
- 8% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 54%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.3 points, #9 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 54% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
47Kalif Raymond▲WR · CHI@GBSTARTScored 21 last game, typical 3.910.3
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 3.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 45.5
- GB vs WRs
- 4% more points
- Last game snaps
- 75%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.3 points, #20 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 21 points last game against a typical 3.9 (trending up).
- Averaging 7 targets a game.
- Played 75% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
48Saquon BarkleyRB · PHI@JAXSTARTProjected 10.1 · #19 among RBs10.1
5–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- PHI underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 44.5
- JAX vs RBs
- 17% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.1 points, #19 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Concern: JAX's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 11.3 carries and 2 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
49Dalton Kincaid▼TE · BUF@LASTARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot10.1
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- BUF underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- LA vs TEs
- 13% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.1 points, #10 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- BUF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: Scored 3.8 points last game against a typical 9 (trending down).
- Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 67% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
50Mike Gesicki▲TE · CIN@MIASTARTScored 12.7 last game, typical 5.110.1
4–18 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 5.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- CIN favored by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- MIA vs TEs
- 21% more points
- Last game snaps
- 51%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.1 points, #11 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Scored 12.7 points last game against a typical 5.1 (trending up).
- MIA's defense has allowed 21% more points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 51% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
51Roman Wilson▲WR · PITvsINDSTARTScored 16.4 last game, typical 3.510.0
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 3.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- PIT favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- IND vs WRs
- 15% more points
- Last game snaps
- 31%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.0 points, #21 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 16.4 points last game against a typical 3.5 (trending up).
- IND's defense has allowed 15% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 6 targets a game.
- Played 31% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
52Jameson WilliamsWR · DET@ARISTARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot10.0
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- ARI vs WRs
- 5% more points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.0 points, #22 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DET's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
53Emeka EgbukaWR · TB@DALSTARTDAL allow 18% more points to WRs9.8
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~19 pts
- Vegas line
- TB underdogs by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- DAL vs WRs
- 18% more points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.8 points, #23 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DAL's defense has allowed 18% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Concern: TB's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Averaging 6.7 targets a game.
- Played 74% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
54David MontgomeryRB · HOU@TENSTARTProjected 9.7 · #20 among RBs9.7
5–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- HOU favored by 6.5
- Game total
- 39.5
- TEN vs RBs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 63%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.7 points, #20 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 12.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
- Played 63% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
55Jaylen Waddle▼WR · DEN@LACSTARTProjected 9.7 · #24 among WRs9.7
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- DEN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- LAC vs WRs
- 7% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 73%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.7 points, #24 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Concern: Scored 6.4 points last game against a typical 10.8 (trending down).
- Averaging 6.7 targets a game.
- Played 73% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
56Zay FlowersQWR · BAL@ATLFLEXIf active · Questionable — hamstring injury9.7
0–17 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 12.8 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- ATL vs WRs
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 33%
Why we say flex
- Projected 9.7 points, #25 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Questionable — hamstring injury.
- If active, about 15.7 points; the projection is discounted for the chance of not playing.
- BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- ATL's defense has allowed 12% more points to WRs than the league average.
Projection 9.7 · Low confidence · Full player page →
57Rhamondre Stevenson▼RB · NEvsLVFLEXProjected 9.5 · #21 among RBs9.5
5–15 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- NE favored by 3.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- LV vs RBs
- 1% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 52%
Why we say flex
- Projected 9.5 points, #21 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Concern: Scored 6.8 points last game against a typical 11.2 (trending down).
- Averaging 10.3 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
58Jordan Addison▲WR · MIN@NOFLEXMore work with Justin Jefferson out9.5
4–16 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- MIN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NO vs WRs
- 10% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 98%
Why we say flex
- Projected 9.5 points, #26 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Justin Jefferson out: more work to go around (about +1.8 points).
- Scored 20 points last game against a typical 8.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 98% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
59Luther Burden III▲WR · CHI@GBFLEXScored 19.8 last game, typical 7.59.4
4–16 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- CHI underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 45.5
- GB vs WRs
- 4% more points
- Last game snaps
- 61%
Why we say flex
- Projected 9.4 points, #27 among WRs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #24).
- Scored 19.8 points last game against a typical 7.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 7.7 targets a game.
- Played 61% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
60Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB · WASvsNYGFLEXMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out9.2
4–15 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- WAS favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- NYG vs RBs
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 57%
Why we say flex
- Projected 9.2 points, #22 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.4 points).
- NYG's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 15.7 carries and 1 targets a game.
- Played 57% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
How we rank
Each player starts from how he scored per game last season, then we shift toward this season's games as they pile up (a few games in, this season counts as much as last). That gives a base rate for the format you picked.
We then adjust for this week's game: how many points the opponent has allowed to that position compared with the league average, how many points Vegas expects the team to score, wind for passing games, and the injury report. Players ruled out are marked Out. Doubtful and questionable players are discounted, and their confidence drops.
The verdict comes from where he ranks at his position. "Must start" and "Start" are the players you should be starting in a typical 12-team league, "Flex" is a fair depth play, and "Bench" means look elsewhere. The range is the middle half of likely outcomes, so about half of his scores should land inside it. Running backs, receivers and tight ends swing more than quarterbacks. Our scorecard checks all of this against what really happened.
Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0), betting lines from the NFL schedule data, injuries from ESPN's public injury report. Kicker and defense stats come from the same source and scoring is the common default.