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
24.7proj
MUST STARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot
Running back · #1Jahmyr Gibbs
DET @ ARI
24.5proj
MUST STARTScored 34.4 last game, typical 15.3
Wide receiver · #1Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA vs SF
18.5proj
MUST STARTScored 25.4 last game, typical 12.7
Tight end · #1Trey McBride
ARI vs DET
10.3proj
MUST STARTDET allow 55% 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 34.4 last game, typical 15.324.5
12–40 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 15.3 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
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say must start
- Projected 24.5 points, #1 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 34.4 points last game against a typical 15.3 (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 24.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
2Jaxon Smith-Njigba▲WR · SEAvsSFMUST STARTScored 25.4 last game, typical 12.718.5
7–32 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- SEA favored by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SF vs WRs
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 87%
Why we say must start
- Projected 18.5 points, #1 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 25.4 points last game against a typical 12.7 (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 18.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
3Derrick Henry▲RB · BAL@ATLMUST STARTScored 20.9 last game, typical 13.917.4
8–28 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 13.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- ATL vs RBs
- 14% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say must start
- Projected 17.4 points, #2 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 20.9 points last game against a typical 13.9 (trending up).
- BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: ATL's defense has allowed 14% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 22 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
Projection 17.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
4Bijan Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALMUST STARTScored 33.3 last game, typical 15.417.4
8–28 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 15.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- ATL underdogs by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- BAL vs RBs
- 1% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say must start
- Projected 17.4 points, #3 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 33.3 points last game against a typical 15.4 (trending up).
- Averaging 22 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 17.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
5Jonathan Taylor▼RB · IND@PITMUST STARTProjected 16.5 · #4 among RBs16.5
8–27 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 16.6 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
- 6% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say must start
- Projected 16.5 points, #4 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Concern: Scored 7.2 points last game against a typical 16.6 (trending down).
- Averaging 22 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 16.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
6Kyren WilliamsRB · LAvsBUFMUST STARTBUF allow 19% more points to RBs15.1
7–25 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 12.0 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
- 19% more points
- Last game snaps
- 71%
Why we say must start
- Projected 15.1 points, #5 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- BUF's defense has allowed 19% more points to RBs than the league average.
- LA's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 12.7 carries and 4 targets a game.
- Played 71% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 15.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
7Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · DET@ARIMUST STARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot14.4
6–25 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.9 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
- 9% more points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.4 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 14.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
8Christian McCaffreyRB · SF@SEAMUST STARTProjected 14.3 · #6 among RBs14.3
7–23 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- SF underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SEA vs RBs
- 28% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 83%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.3 points, #6 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Concern: SEA's defense has allowed 28% 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 14.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
9James Cook▲RB · BUF@LAMUST STARTScored 19.4 last game, typical 14.214.3
7–23 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 14.2 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
- 17% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.3 points, #7 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 19.4 points last game against a typical 14.2 (trending up).
- BUF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: LA's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 19.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
Projection 14.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
10Davante AdamsWR · LAvsBUFMUST STARTLA expected to score ~28, a strong spot14.1
6–24 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.2 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
- 5% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 83%
Why we say must start
- Projected 14.1 points, #3 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.
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 14.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
11D'Andre SwiftRB · CHI@GBMUST STARTGB allow 14% more points to RBs12.4
6–20 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.8 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
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say must start
- Projected 12.4 points, #8 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- GB's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 18 carries and 3 targets a game.
- Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
12Javonte Williams▲RB · DALvsTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot12.4
6–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.5 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
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 76%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.4 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 16.3 points last game against a typical 11.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 14.3 carries and 4 targets a game.
- Played 76% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
13Puka Nacua▼WR · LAvsBUFMUST STARTLA expected to score ~28, a strong spot12.4
5–21 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 13.7 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
- 5% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 70%
Why we say must start
- Projected 12.4 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 7.4 points last game against a typical 13.7 (trending down).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 70% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
14Chase Brown▼RB · CIN@MIASTARTMIA allow 23% more points to RBs12.2
6–20 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.2 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
- 23% more points
- Last game snaps
- 70%
Why we say start
- Projected 12.2 points, #10 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- MIA's defense has allowed 23% more points to RBs than the league average.
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Concern: Scored 6.9 points last game against a typical 11.2 (trending down).
- Averaging 16.3 carries and 4.3 targets a game.
Projection 12.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
15Christian Watson▲WR · GBvsCHIMUST STARTScored 15.6 last game, typical 8.112.2
5–21 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.1 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
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say must start
- Projected 12.2 points, #5 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 15.6 points last game against a typical 8.1 (trending up).
- CHI's defense has allowed 14% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 9.7 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 12.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
16CeeDee Lamb▲WR · DALvsTBMUST STARTScored 13.2 last game, typical 8.412.0
5–21 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.4 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
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say must start
- Projected 12.0 points, #6 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 13.2 points last game against a typical 8.4 (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 12.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
17Jaylen WarrenRB · PITvsINDSTARTProjected 11.7 · #11 among RBs11.7
6–19 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 9.8 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
- 4% more points
- Last game snaps
- 97%
Why we say start
- Projected 11.7 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 11.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
18Ja'Marr Chase▲WR · CIN@MIAMUST STARTScored 15.8 last game, typical 10.510.9
4–19 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.5 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
- 11% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 100%
Why we say must start
- Projected 10.9 points, #7 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 15.8 points last game against a typical 10.5 (trending up).
- CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 100% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
19Trey McBrideTE · ARIvsDETMUST STARTDET allow 55% more points to TEs10.3
4–18 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.0 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
- 55% more points
- Last game snaps
- 91%
Why we say must start
- Projected 10.3 points, #1 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- DET's defense has allowed 55% more points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 11.3 targets a game.
- Played 91% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
20Bhayshul Tuten▲RB · JAXvsPHISTARTScored 15 last game, typical 4.610.2
5–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.6 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% more points
- Last game snaps
- 48%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.2 points, #12 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Scored 15 points last game against a typical 4.6 (trending up).
- Averaging 14.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
- Played 48% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
21Quinshon Judkins▲RB · CLE@NYJSTARTNYJ allow 31% more points to RBs10.1
5–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 9.0 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
- 31% more points
- Last game snaps
- 66%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.1 points, #13 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- NYJ's defense has allowed 31% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Scored 15.6 points last game against a typical 9 (trending up).
- 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 10.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
22Nico Collins▲WR · HOU@TENMUST STARTScored 14.2 last game, typical 9.110.0
4–17 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 9.1 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
- 13% more points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say must start
- Projected 10.0 points, #8 among WRs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
- Scored 14.2 points last game against a typical 9.1 (trending up).
- TEN's defense has allowed 13% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
23Chris OlaveWR · NOvsMINSTARTProjected 10.0 · #9 among WRs10.0
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.3 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
- 14% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say start
- Projected 10.0 points, #9 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Concern: MIN's defense has allowed 14% fewer points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 12 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 10.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
24Stefon DiggsWR · WASvsNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out9.8
4–17 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.6 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
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 59%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.8 points, #10 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.8 points).
- NYG's defense has allowed 12% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 59% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
25Ashton JeantyRB · LV@NESTARTProjected 9.7 · #14 among RBs9.7
5–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.0 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
- 15% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.7 points, #14 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Concern: NE's defense has allowed 15% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 21 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
26Cam SkatteboRB · NYG@WASSTARTProjected 9.7 · #15 among RBs9.7
5–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.4 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
- 5% more points
- Last game snaps
- 77%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.7 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 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
27Bucky IrvingRB · TB@DALSTARTDAL allow 16% more points to RBs9.5
5–15 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.0 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
- 16% more points
- Last game snaps
- 52%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.5 points, #16 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- DAL's defense has allowed 16% 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 9.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
28Drake London▲WR · ATLvsBALSTARTBAL allow 13% more points to WRs9.4
4–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- ATL underdogs by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- BAL vs WRs
- 13% more points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.4 points, #11 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- BAL's defense has allowed 13% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Scored 19.4 points last game against a typical 9.6 (trending up).
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
29Garrett Wilson▲WR · NYJvsCLESTARTScored 16.7 last game, typical 7.19.3
4–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.1 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% more points
- Last game snaps
- 94%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.3 points, #12 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 16.7 points last game against a typical 7.1 (trending up).
- Averaging 9 targets a game.
- Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
30Omarion HamptonRB · LACvsDENSTARTProjected 9.2 · #17 among RBs9.2
4–15 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.4 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
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 42%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.2 points, #17 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 16.7 carries and 1 targets a game.
- Played 42% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
31George Kittle▲TE · SF@SEAMUST STARTScored 20.2 last game, typical 89.2
3–16 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~22 pts
- Vegas line
- SF underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SEA vs TEs
- 1% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say must start
- Projected 9.2 points, #2 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 20.2 points last game against a typical 8 (trending up).
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 9.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
32Tee Higgins▲WR · CIN@MIASTARTScored 15 last game, typical 99.2
4–16 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.0 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
- 11% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 9.2 points, #13 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 15 points last game against a typical 9 (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 9.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
33Aaron JonesRB · MIN@NOSTARTProjected 8.9 · #18 among RBs8.9
4–15 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.5 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
- 8% more points
- Last game snaps
- 80%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.9 points, #18 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 17.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
- Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
34Brock Bowers▲TE · LV@NEMUST STARTScored 17.6 last game, typical 88.8
3–16 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W3Dashed line: the usual 8.0 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
- 18% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 79%
Why we say must start
- Projected 8.8 points, #3 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 17.6 points last game against a typical 8 (trending up).
- Concern: NE's defense has allowed 18% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 13 targets a game.
- Played 79% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 8.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
35Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB · WASvsNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out8.4
4–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.9 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
- 17% more points
- Last game snaps
- 57%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.4 points, #19 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
- Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.3 points).
- NYG's defense has allowed 17% 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 8.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
36David MontgomeryRB · HOU@TENSTARTProjected 8.2 · #20 among RBs8.2
4–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.5 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
- 3% more points
- Last game snaps
- 63%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.2 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 8.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
37Saquon BarkleyRB · PHI@JAXFLEXProjected 8.0 · #21 among RBs8.0
4–13 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- PHI underdogs by 3
- Game total
- 44.5
- JAX vs RBs
- 24% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 72%
Why we say flex
- Projected 8.0 points, #21 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Concern: JAX's defense has allowed 24% 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 8.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
38George PickensWR · DALvsTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot8.0
3–14 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DAL favored by 9.5
- Game total
- 47.5
- TB vs WRs
- 4% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 85%
Why we say start
- Projected 8.0 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 8.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
39Michael Wilson▲WR · ARIvsDETSTARTDET allow 23% more points to WRs7.8
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.5 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
- 23% more points
- Last game snaps
- 93%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.8 points, #15 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DET's defense has allowed 23% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Scored 14.9 points last game against a typical 7.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 10.3 targets a game.
- Played 93% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
40Parker WashingtonWR · JAXvsPHISTARTProjected 7.8 · #16 among WRs7.8
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- JAX favored by 3
- Game total
- 44.5
- PHI vs WRs
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 81%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.8 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 7.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
41DK MetcalfWR · PITvsINDSTARTIND allow 15% more points to WRs7.7
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 7.5 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
- 97%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.7 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.
- Averaging 8.3 targets a game.
- Played 97% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
42Matthew Golden▲WR · GBvsCHISTARTScored 16 last game, typical 2.67.7
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 2.6 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
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.7 points, #18 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 16 points last game against a typical 2.6 (trending up).
- CHI's defense has allowed 14% more points to WRs than the league average.
- Averaging 10 targets a game.
- Played 82% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
43Roman Wilson▲WR · PITvsINDSTARTScored 13.4 last game, typical 2.47.4
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 2.4 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 7.4 points, #19 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Scored 13.4 points last game against a typical 2.4 (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 7.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
44TreVeyon Henderson▼RB · NEvsLVFLEXProjected 7.3 · #22 among RBs7.3
4–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.0 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
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 37%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.3 points, #22 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Concern: Scored 2.9 points last game against a typical 9 (trending down).
- Averaging 12 carries and 0.5 targets a game.
- Played 37% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 7.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
45Jake FergusonTE · DALvsTBMUST STARTTB allow 22% more points to TEs7.3
3–13 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.6 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
- 22% more points
- Last game snaps
- 69%
Why we say must start
- Projected 7.3 points, #4 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- TB's defense has allowed 22% 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 7.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
46Mike Gesicki▲TE · CIN@MIAMUST STARTScored 9.7 last game, typical 3.17.2
3–13 rangeMUST STARTRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 3.1 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
- 25% more points
- Last game snaps
- 51%
Why we say must start
- Projected 7.2 points, #5 among TEs this week, inside the top 5 we call must-starts.
- Scored 9.7 points last game against a typical 3.1 (trending up).
- MIA's defense has allowed 25% more points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 51% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
47Sam LaPortaTE · DET@ARISTARTARI allow 36% more points to TEs7.2
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.1 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~29 pts
- Vegas line
- DET favored by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- ARI vs TEs
- 36% more points
- Last game snaps
- 92%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.2 points, #6 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- ARI's defense has allowed 36% 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 7.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
48Rhamondre Stevenson▼RB · NEvsLVFLEXProjected 7.1 · #23 among RBs7.1
3–12 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 9.2 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
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 52%
Why we say flex
- Projected 7.1 points, #23 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Concern: Scored 3.8 points last game against a typical 9.2 (trending down).
- Averaging 10.3 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
- Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
49Tyler WarrenTE · IND@PITSTARTMore work with Keenan Allen out7.1
3–13 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.9 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
- 12% more points
- Last game snaps
- 94%
Why we say start
- Projected 7.1 points, #7 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Keenan Allen out: more work to go around (about +1 points).
- PIT's defense has allowed 12% more points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 7.3 targets a game.
- Played 94% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →
50J.K. DobbinsRB · DEN@LACFLEXProjected 6.9 · #24 among RBs6.9
3–11 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~23 pts
- Vegas line
- DEN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 43.5
- LAC vs RBs
- 11% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 49%
Why we say flex
- Projected 6.9 points, #24 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Averaging 11.7 carries and 0.7 targets a game.
- Played 49% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
51Harold Fannin Jr.TE · CLE@NYJSTARTProjected 6.9 · #8 among TEs6.9
3–12 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3W4Dashed line: the usual 6.4 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
- 3% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 89%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.9 points, #8 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 6.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
52Jeremiyah Love▲RB · ARIvsDETFLEXScored 16.9 last game, typical 4.76.8
3–11 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.7 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- ARI underdogs by 5.5
- Game total
- 52.5
- DET vs RBs
- 11% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 64%
Why we say flex
- Projected 6.8 points, #25 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Scored 16.9 points last game against a typical 4.7 (trending up).
- Averaging 13.7 carries and 4 targets a game.
- Played 64% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
53Zay FlowersQWR · BAL@ATLSTARTIf active · Questionable — hamstring injury6.8
0–12 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 8.3 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- ATL vs WRs
- 14% more points
- Last game snaps
- 33%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.8 points, #20 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Questionable — hamstring injury.
- If active, about 11.0 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 14% more points to WRs than the league average.
Projection 6.8 · Low confidence · Full player page →
54Dalton Kincaid▼TE · BUF@LASTARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot6.7
2–12 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.2 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
- 16% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 67%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.7 points, #9 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 1.8 points last game against a typical 6.2 (trending down).
- Averaging 5.7 targets a game.
- Played 67% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
55Jameson WilliamsWR · DET@ARISTARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot6.7
3–12 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.2 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
- 9% more points
- Last game snaps
- 82%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.7 points, #21 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 6.7 · High confidence · Full player page →
56Emeka EgbukaWR · TB@DALSTARTDAL allow 24% more points to WRs6.6
3–11 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.0 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
- 24% more points
- Last game snaps
- 74%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.6 points, #22 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- DAL's defense has allowed 24% 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 6.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
57Jordan Addison▲WR · MIN@NOSTARTMore work with Justin Jefferson out6.6
3–11 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.8 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
- 9% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 98%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.6 points, #23 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Justin Jefferson out: more work to go around (about +1.2 points).
- Scored 15 points last game against a typical 5.8 (trending up).
- Averaging 5.3 targets a game.
- Played 98% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
58Juwan Johnson▲TE · NOvsMINSTARTScored 15.3 last game, typical 5.46.5
2–12 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.4 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
- 24% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 62%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.5 points, #10 among TEs this week, inside the top 12 we recommend starting.
- Scored 15.3 points last game against a typical 5.4 (trending up).
- Concern: MIN's defense has allowed 24% fewer points to TEs than the league average.
- Averaging 6.3 targets a game.
- Played 62% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
59Tony PollardRB · TENvsHOUFLEXProjected 6.3 · #26 among RBs6.3
3–10 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~17 pts
- Vegas line
- TEN underdogs by 6.5
- Game total
- 39.5
- HOU vs RBs
- 20% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 53%
Why we say flex
- Projected 6.3 points, #26 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Concern: HOU's defense has allowed 20% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 12.7 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
- Played 53% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.3 · High confidence · Full player page →
60Tre TuckerWR · LV@NESTARTProjected 6.3 · #24 among WRs6.3
3–11 rangeSTARTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- LV underdogs by 3.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NE vs WRs
- 2% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 57%
Why we say start
- Projected 6.3 points, #24 among WRs this week, inside the top 24 we recommend starting.
- Averaging 5 targets a game.
- Played 57% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 6.3 · 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.