Chris Brooks vs Kaleb Johnson
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 Chris Brooks by 0.1 projected points (2.3 vs 2.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Chris Brooks faces CHI, the 17th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kaleb Johnson faces IND, the 14th-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 Chris Brooks by 3.2 points of value over replacement (-97.4 vs -100.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Chris Brooks carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chris BrooksGNB | Kaleb JohnsonPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | CHI | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 2.3 | 2.2 | Brooks +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #17 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 39.2 | 36.0 | Brooks +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 2.3 | 2.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -97.4 | -100.6 | Brooks +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #194 | #199 | Brooks by 5 |
| Position rank | RB75 | RB77 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Chris Brooks or Kaleb Johnson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Brooks by 0.1 projected points (2.3 vs 2.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Chris Brooks or Kaleb Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Brooks. He projects 39.2 fantasy points with -97.4 value over replacement, vs 36.0 points and -100.6 for Kaleb Johnson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.