Chris Godwin vs Jakobi Meyers
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 Godwin by 0.8 projected points (8.9 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Chris Godwin faces DAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jakobi Meyers faces PHI, the 16th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Godwin by 0.9 points of value over replacement (-40.7 vs -41.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Chris Godwin goes first at ADP 77.4 vs 90.2 for Jakobi Meyers.
| Chris GodwinTAM | Jakobi MeyersJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | PHI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.9 | 8.2 | Godwin +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #3 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 137.7 | 136.8 | Godwin +0.9 pts |
| Points per game | 8.1 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -40.7 | -41.6 | Godwin +0.9 |
| Overall rank | #117 | #119 | Godwin by 2 |
| Position rank | WR50 | WR51 | |
| Market ADP | 77.4 | 90.2 | Meyers +12.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Should I start Chris Godwin or Jakobi Meyers in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Godwin by 0.8 projected points (8.9 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Chris Godwin or Jakobi Meyers in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Godwin. He projects 137.7 fantasy points with -40.7 value over replacement, vs 136.8 points and -41.6 for Jakobi Meyers (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.