Fantasy · Week 5 · 2026

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  1. 1DETJahmyr Gibbs▲RB · DET@ARIARIMUST STARTScored 34.4 last game, typical 15.324.512–40 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 15.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@ARIARIARIGame page →
    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 →

  2. 2SEAJaxon Smith-Njigba▲WR · SEAvsSFSFMUST STARTScored 25.4 last game, typical 12.718.57–32 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 12.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    SEASEAvsSFSFSFGame page →
    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 →

  3. 3BALDerrick Henry▲RB · BAL@ATLATLMUST STARTScored 20.9 last game, typical 13.917.48–28 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 13.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@ATLATLATLGame page →
    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 →

  4. 4ATLBijan Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALBALMUST STARTScored 33.3 last game, typical 15.417.48–28 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 15.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATLvsBALBALBALGame page →
    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 →

  5. 5INDJonathan Taylor▼RB · IND@PITPITMUST STARTProjected 16.5 · #4 among RBs16.58–27 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDIND@PITPITPITGame page →
    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 →

  6. 6LAKyren WilliamsRB · LAvsBUFBUFMUST STARTBUF allow 19% more points to RBs15.17–25 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 12.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    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 →

  7. 7DETAmon-Ra St. BrownWR · DET@ARIARIMUST STARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot14.46–25 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@ARIARIARIGame page →
    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 →

  8. 8SFChristian McCaffreyRB · SF@SEASEAMUST STARTProjected 14.3 · #6 among RBs14.37–23 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSF@SEASEASEAGame page →
    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 →

  9. 9BUFJames Cook▲RB · BUF@LALAMUST STARTScored 19.4 last game, typical 14.214.37–23 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 14.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUF@LALALAGame page →
    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 →

  10. 10LADavante AdamsWR · LAvsBUFBUFMUST STARTLA expected to score ~28, a strong spot14.16–24 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    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 →

  11. 11CHID'Andre SwiftRB · CHI@GBGBMUST STARTGB allow 14% more points to RBs12.46–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHI@GBGBGBGame page →
    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 →

  12. 12DALJavonte Williams▲RB · DALvsTBTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot12.46–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 11.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    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 →

  13. 13LAPuka Nacua▼WR · LAvsBUFBUFMUST STARTLA expected to score ~28, a strong spot12.45–21 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 13.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    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 →

  14. 14CINChase Brown▼RB · CIN@MIAMIASTARTMIA allow 23% more points to RBs12.26–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 11.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    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 →

  15. 15GBChristian Watson▲WR · GBvsCHICHIMUST STARTScored 15.6 last game, typical 8.112.25–21 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    GBGBvsCHICHICHIGame page →
    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 →

  16. 16DALCeeDee Lamb▲WR · DALvsTBTBMUST STARTScored 13.2 last game, typical 8.412.05–21 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    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 →

  17. 17PITJaylen WarrenRB · PITvsINDINDSTARTProjected 11.7 · #11 among RBs11.76–19 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 9.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsINDINDINDGame page →
    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 →

  18. 18CINJa'Marr Chase▲WR · CIN@MIAMIAMUST STARTScored 15.8 last game, typical 10.510.94–19 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    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 →

  19. 19ARITrey McBrideTE · ARIvsDETDETMUST STARTDET allow 55% more points to TEs10.34–18 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARIvsDETDETDETGame page →
    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 →

  20. 20JAXBhayshul Tuten▲RB · JAXvsPHIPHISTARTScored 15 last game, typical 4.610.25–17 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    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 →

  21. 21CLEQuinshon Judkins▲RB · CLE@NYJNYJSTARTNYJ allow 31% more points to RBs10.15–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLE@NYJNYJNYJGame page →
    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 →

  22. 22HOUNico Collins▲WR · HOU@TENTENMUST STARTScored 14.2 last game, typical 9.110.04–17 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 9.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@TENTENTENGame page →
    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 →

  23. 23NOChris OlaveWR · NOvsMINMINSTARTProjected 10.0 · #9 among WRs10.04–17 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsMINMINMINGame page →
    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 →

  24. 24WASStefon DiggsWR · WASvsNYGNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out9.84–17 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsNYGNYGNYGGame page →
    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 →

  25. 25LVAshton JeantyRB · LV@NENESTARTProjected 9.7 · #14 among RBs9.75–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NENENEGame page →
    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 →

  26. 26NYGCam SkatteboRB · NYG@WASWASSTARTProjected 9.7 · #15 among RBs9.75–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYG@WASWASWASGame page →
    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 →

  27. 27TBBucky IrvingRB · TB@DALDALSTARTDAL allow 16% more points to RBs9.55–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTB@DALDALDALGame page →
    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 →

  28. 28ATLDrake London▲WR · ATLvsBALBALSTARTBAL allow 13% more points to WRs9.44–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATLvsBALBALBALGame page →
    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 →

  29. 29NYJGarrett Wilson▲WR · NYJvsCLECLESTARTScored 16.7 last game, typical 7.19.34–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJvsCLECLECLEGame page →
    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 →

  30. 30LACOmarion HamptonRB · LACvsDENDENSTARTProjected 9.2 · #17 among RBs9.24–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLACvsDENDENDENGame page →
    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 →

  31. 31SFGeorge Kittle▲TE · SF@SEASEAMUST STARTScored 20.2 last game, typical 89.23–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSF@SEASEASEAGame page →
    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 →

  32. 32CINTee Higgins▲WR · CIN@MIAMIASTARTScored 15 last game, typical 99.24–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    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 →

  33. 33MINAaron JonesRB · MIN@NONOSTARTProjected 8.9 · #18 among RBs8.94–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@NONONOGame page →
    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 →

  34. 34LVBrock Bowers▲TE · LV@NENEMUST STARTScored 17.6 last game, typical 88.83–16 range

    Recent form

    W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NENENEGame page →
    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 →

  35. 35WASJacory Croskey-MerrittRB · WASvsNYGNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out8.44–14 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsNYGNYGNYGGame page →
    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 →

  36. 36HOUDavid MontgomeryRB · HOU@TENTENSTARTProjected 8.2 · #20 among RBs8.24–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@TENTENTENGame page →
    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 →

  37. 37PHISaquon BarkleyRB · PHI@JAXJAXFLEXProjected 8.0 · #21 among RBs8.04–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHI@JAXJAXJAXGame page →
    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 →

  38. 38DALGeorge PickensWR · DALvsTBTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot8.03–14 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    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 →

  39. 39ARIMichael Wilson▲WR · ARIvsDETDETSTARTDET allow 23% more points to WRs7.83–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARIvsDETDETDETGame page →
    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 →

  40. 40JAXParker WashingtonWR · JAXvsPHIPHISTARTProjected 7.8 · #16 among WRs7.83–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    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 →

  41. 41PITDK MetcalfWR · PITvsINDINDSTARTIND allow 15% more points to WRs7.73–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 7.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsINDINDINDGame page →
    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 →

  42. 42GBMatthew Golden▲WR · GBvsCHICHISTARTScored 16 last game, typical 2.67.73–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    GBGBvsCHICHICHIGame page →
    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 →

  43. 43PITRoman Wilson▲WR · PITvsINDINDSTARTScored 13.4 last game, typical 2.47.43–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 2.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsINDINDINDGame page →
    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 →

  44. 44NETreVeyon Henderson▼RB · NEvsLVLVFLEXProjected 7.3 · #22 among RBs7.34–12 range

    Recent form

    W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENEvsLVLVLVGame page →
    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 →

  45. 45DALJake FergusonTE · DALvsTBTBMUST STARTTB allow 22% more points to TEs7.33–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    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 →

  46. 46CINMike Gesicki▲TE · CIN@MIAMIAMUST STARTScored 9.7 last game, typical 3.17.23–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W3

    Dashed line: the usual 3.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    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 →

  47. 47DETSam LaPortaTE · DET@ARIARISTARTARI allow 36% more points to TEs7.23–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.1 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@ARIARIARIGame page →
    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 →

  48. 48NERhamondre Stevenson▼RB · NEvsLVLVFLEXProjected 7.1 · #23 among RBs7.13–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENEvsLVLVLVGame page →
    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 →

  49. 49INDTyler WarrenTE · IND@PITPITSTARTMore work with Keenan Allen out7.13–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDIND@PITPITPITGame page →
    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 →

  50. 50DENJ.K. DobbinsRB · DEN@LACLACFLEXProjected 6.9 · #24 among RBs6.93–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    DENDEN@LACLACLACGame page →
    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 →

  51. 51CLEHarold Fannin Jr.TE · CLE@NYJNYJSTARTProjected 6.9 · #8 among TEs6.93–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 6.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLE@NYJNYJNYJGame page →
    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 →

  52. 52ARIJeremiyah Love▲RB · ARIvsDETDETFLEXScored 16.9 last game, typical 4.76.83–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARIvsDETDETDETGame page →
    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 →

  53. 53BALZay FlowersQWR · BAL@ATLATLSTARTIf active · Questionable — hamstring injury6.80–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@ATLATLATLGame page →
    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 →

  54. 54BUFDalton Kincaid▼TE · BUF@LALASTARTBUF expected to score ~25, a strong spot6.72–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUF@LALALAGame page →
    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 →

  55. 55DETJameson WilliamsWR · DET@ARIARISTARTDET expected to score ~29, a strong spot6.73–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@ARIARIARIGame page →
    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 →

  56. 56TBEmeka EgbukaWR · TB@DALDALSTARTDAL allow 24% more points to WRs6.63–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTB@DALDALDALGame page →
    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 →

  57. 57MINJordan Addison▲WR · MIN@NONOSTARTMore work with Justin Jefferson out6.63–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@NONONOGame page →
    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 →

  58. 58NOJuwan Johnson▲TE · NOvsMINMINSTARTScored 15.3 last game, typical 5.46.52–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsMINMINMINGame page →
    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 →

  59. 59TENTony PollardRB · TENvsHOUHOUFLEXProjected 6.3 · #26 among RBs6.33–10 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TENTENvsHOUHOUHOUGame page →
    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 →

  60. 60LVTre TuckerWR · LV@NENESTARTProjected 6.3 · #24 among WRs6.33–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NENENEGame page →
    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.