CeeDee Lamb vs Drake London
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Drake London this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (15.0 vs 12.7).
Drake London faces BAL, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. CeeDee Lamb faces TB, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks CeeDee Lamb ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 CeeDee Lamb by 2.6 points of value over replacement (70.9 vs 68.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: CeeDee Lamb goes first at ADP 10.4 vs 13.5 for Drake London.
Health note: CeeDee Lamb carries an injury flag of Questionable (Quadriceps), which is already reflected in his projection.
| CeeDee LambDAL | Drake LondonATL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | TB | BAL | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.7 | 15.0 | London +2.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #30 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 248.9 | 246.3 | Lamb +2.6 pts |
| Points per game | 14.6 | 14.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 70.9 | 68.3 | Lamb +2.6 |
| Overall rank | #22 | #24 | Lamb by 2 |
| Position rank | WR6 | WR7 | |
| Market ADP | 10.4 | 13.5 | London +3.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Drake London in Week 5?
Start Drake London this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (15.0 vs 12.7).
Should I draft CeeDee Lamb or Drake London in 2026 fantasy football?
CeeDee Lamb. He projects 248.9 fantasy points with 70.9 value over replacement, vs 246.3 points and 68.3 for Drake London (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.