Kyle Monangai vs Blake Corum
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyle Monangai by 0.3 projected points (7.1 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kyle Monangai faces GB, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Blake Corum faces BUF, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kyle Monangai by 1.5 points of value over replacement (-25.0 vs -26.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Kyle Monangai goes first at ADP 108.8 vs 122.4 for Blake Corum.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Out (Toe), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | Blake CorumLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | GB | BUF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.1 | 6.8 | Monangai +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #4 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 111.6 | 110.1 | Monangai +1.5 pts |
| Points per game | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -25.0 | -26.4 | Monangai +1.5 |
| Overall rank | #100 | #101 | Monangai by 1 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB35 | |
| Market ADP | 108.8 | 122.4 | Corum +13.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Blake Corum in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyle Monangai by 0.3 projected points (7.1 vs 6.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kyle Monangai or Blake Corum in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Monangai. He projects 111.6 fantasy points with -25.0 value over replacement, vs 110.1 points and -26.4 for Blake Corum (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.