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
Our top pick at every position
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 →
2Derrick 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 →
3Bijan 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 →
4Jonathan 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 →
5Kyren 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 →
6Christian 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 →
7James 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 →
8D'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 →
9Javonte 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 →
10Chase 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 →
11Jaylen 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 →
12Bhayshul 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 →
13Quinshon 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 →
14Ashton 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 →
15Cam 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 →
16Bucky 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 →
17Omarion 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 →
18Aaron 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 →
19Jacory 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 →
20David 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 →
21Saquon 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 →
22TreVeyon 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 →
23Rhamondre 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 →
24J.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 →
25Jeremiyah 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 →
26Tony 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 →
27Kyle MonangaiRB · CHI@GBFLEXGB allow 14% more points to RBs6.0
3–10 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.8 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
- 31%
Why we say flex
- Projected 6.0 points, #27 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- GB's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 10 carries and 1.3 targets a game.
- Played 31% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 6.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
28RJ HarveyRB · DEN@LACFLEXProjected 5.8 · #28 among RBs5.8
3–9 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W3Dashed line: the usual 8.4 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
- 36%
Why we say flex
- Projected 5.8 points, #28 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Averaging 2.5 carries and 5.5 targets a game.
- Played 36% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 5.8 · High confidence · Full player page →
29Emanuel WilsonRB · SEAvsSFFLEXMore work with Jadarian Price out5.6
3–9 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 4.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~25 pts
- Vegas line
- SEA favored by 3
- Game total
- 47.5
- SF vs RBs
- 2% more points
- Last game snaps
- 36%
Why we say flex
- Projected 5.6 points, #29 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Jadarian Price out: more work to go around (about +1.2 points).
- Moves up to No. 1 RB on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
- Averaging 10.7 carries and 0.3 targets a game.
- Played 36% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.6 · High confidence · Full player page →
30Blake Corum▼RB · LAvsBUFFLEXBUF allow 19% more points to RBs5.5
3–9 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.0 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
- 29%
Why we say flex
- Projected 5.5 points, #30 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- 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.
- Concern: Scored 1.5 points last game against a typical 6 (trending down).
- Averaging 9.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
Projection 5.5 · High confidence · Full player page →
31Woody MarksRB · HOU@TENFLEXProjected 5.4 · #31 among RBs5.4
3–9 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.7 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
- 37%
Why we say flex
- Projected 5.4 points, #31 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Averaging 7.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
- Played 37% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 5.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
32Braelon AllenRB · NYJvsCLEFLEXMore work with Breece Hall out5.2
3–8 rangeFLEXRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 2.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NYJ favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 40.5
- CLE vs RBs
- 8% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 52%
Why we say flex
- Projected 5.2 points, #32 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
- Breece Hall out: more work to go around (about +1.9 points).
- Moves up to No. 1 RB on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
- Averaging 6.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
- Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.2 · High confidence · Full player page →
33Kenny Gainwell▼RB · TB@DALBENCHScored 1 last game, typical 7.85.0
2–8 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 7.8 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
- 46%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.0 points, #33 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- Scored 1 points last game against a typical 7.8 (trending down).
- TB's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Upside: DAL's defense has allowed 16% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 3.3 carries and 3.3 targets a game.
Projection 5.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
34Chris Rodriguez Jr.RB · JAXvsPHIBENCHProjected 5.0 · 0.2 behind #325.0
2–8 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 6.4 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
- 21%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.0 points, #34 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- Averaging 6.7 carries and 0 targets a game.
- Played 21% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 5.0 · High confidence · Full player page →
35Alvin KamaraRB · NOvsMINBENCHMIN allow 18% fewer points to RBs5.0
2–8 rangeBENCHRecent form
W2W3Dashed line: the usual 5.2 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NO underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- MIN vs RBs
- 18% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 32%
Why we say bench
- Projected 5.0 points, #35 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- MIN's defense has allowed 18% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 9 carries and 3.5 targets a game.
- Played 32% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 5.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →
36Ollie Gordon II▲RB · MIAvsCINBENCHMIA expected to score only ~19, a tough spot4.9
2–8 rangeBENCHRecent form
W2W3Dashed line: the usual 2.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~19 pts
- Vegas line
- MIA underdogs by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- CIN vs RBs
- 19% more points
- Last game snaps
- 84%
Why we say bench
- Projected 4.9 points, #36 among RBs this week, 0.3 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- MIA's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Upside: Scored 11.5 points last game against a typical 2.5 (trending up).
- Averaging 10 carries and 1.5 targets a game.
- Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 4.9 · High confidence · Full player page →
37Brian Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALBENCHProjected 4.4 · 0.8 behind #324.4
2–7 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 2.9 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
- 27%
Why we say bench
- Projected 4.4 points, #37 among RBs this week, 0.8 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- Upside: Scored 11 points last game against a typical 2.9 (trending up).
- Averaging 10 carries and 0.7 targets a game.
- Played 27% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 4.4 · High confidence · Full player page →
38Jaylen WrightRB · MIAvsCINBENCHMIA expected to score only ~19, a tough spot4.0
2–7 rangeBENCHRecent form
W1W2Dashed line: the usual 3.9 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~19 pts
- Vegas line
- MIA underdogs by 8.5
- Game total
- 46.5
- CIN vs RBs
- 19% more points
- Last game snaps
- 5%
Why we say bench
- Projected 4.0 points, #38 among RBs this week, 1.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
- MIA's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
- Upside: CIN's defense has allowed 19% more points to RBs than the league average.
- Averaging 1.5 carries and 0 targets a game.
- Played 5% of the offense's snaps last game.
Projection 4.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →
–Trey SermonIRRB · ATLvsBALOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.0 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
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- Averaged last season 0 carries and 0 targets a game.
- No. 3 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Jordan MasonIR▲RB · MIN@NOOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 6.4 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~24 pts
- Vegas line
- MIN favored by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- NO vs RBs
- 8% more points
- Last game snaps
- 45%
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- Averaging 15 carries and 0 targets a game.
- Played 45% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–British BrooksIRRB · HOU@TENOUTOn injured reserve — hamstring injury0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
W2Dashed line: the usual 0.8 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
- 3% more points
- Last game snaps
- 0%
Why we say out
- On injured reserve — hamstring injury.
- Averaging 0 carries and 0 targets a game.
- Played 0% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Myles MontgomeryIRRB · NEvsLVOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 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
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Ronnie RiversIRRB · LAvsBUFOUTOn injured reserve — calf injury0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
W1Dashed line: the usual 0.6 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
- 13%
Why we say out
- On injured reserve — calf injury.
- Averaging 5 carries and 1 targets a game.
- Played 13% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Adam RandallIRRB · BAL@ATLOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~28 pts
- Vegas line
- BAL favored by 6
- Game total
- 49.5
- ATL vs RBs
- 14% fewer points
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Travis EtienneIR▼RB · NOvsMINOUTOn injured reserve — hamstring injury0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
W1W2W3Dashed line: the usual 11.5 a game
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NO underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- MIN vs RBs
- 18% fewer points
- Last game snaps
- 38%
Why we say out
- On injured reserve — hamstring injury.
- Averaging 10 carries and 4.3 targets a game.
- Played 38% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Malik DavisIRRB · DALvsTBOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 3.2 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
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- Averaged last season 5.2 carries and 0.5 targets a game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Rico DowdleOUT▼RB · PITvsINDOUTOut — toe injury0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
W1W2Dashed line: the usual 9.3 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
- 26%
Why we say out
- Out — toe injury.
- Averaging 7.5 carries and 3.5 targets a game.
- Played 26% of the offense's snaps last game.
- No. 2 RB on the depth chart.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Chip TrayanumIRRB · NYJvsCLEOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NYJ favored by 1.5
- Game total
- 40.5
- CLE vs RBs
- 8% fewer points
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Ty ChandlerIRRB · NOvsMINOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 1.2 a game.
This week's matchup
- Expected team score
- ~21 pts
- Vegas line
- NO underdogs by 2.5
- Game total
- 44.5
- MIN vs RBs
- 18% fewer points
Why we say out
- On injured reserve.
- Averaged last season 5.7 carries and 1.3 targets a game.
- No. 4 RB on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.
Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →
–Scott MatlockIRRB · LACvsDENOUTOn injured reserve0.0
0–0 rangeOUTRecent form
No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 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
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.