Amon-Ra St. Brown vs CeeDee Lamb
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 5.9 projected points separate them (18.6 vs 12.7).
Amon-Ra St. Brown faces ARI, the 1st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. CeeDee Lamb faces TB, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Amon-Ra St. Brown, and it isn't close: 26.3 points of value over replacement separate them (97.2 vs 70.9).
The draft market agrees: Amon-Ra St. Brown goes first at ADP 7.0 vs 10.4 for CeeDee Lamb.
Health note: CeeDee Lamb carries an injury flag of Questionable (Quadriceps), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET | CeeDee LambDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | ARI | TB | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 18.6 | 12.7 | Brown +5.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #1 | #30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 275.2 | 248.9 | Brown +26.3 pts |
| Points per game | 16.2 | 14.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 97.2 | 70.9 | Brown +26.3 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #22 | Brown by 7 |
| Position rank | WR4 | WR6 | |
| Market ADP | 7.0 | 10.4 | Lamb +3.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or CeeDee Lamb in Week 5?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 5.9 projected points separate them (18.6 vs 12.7).
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or CeeDee Lamb in 2026 fantasy football?
Amon-Ra St. Brown. He projects 275.2 fantasy points with 97.2 value over replacement, vs 248.9 points and 70.9 for CeeDee Lamb (WR, PPR).