Chris Godwin vs Xavier Worthy
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Chris Godwin this week: Xavier Worthy is on bye in Week 5.
Chris Godwin gets DAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 8.9 points.
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 0.6 points of value over replacement (-40.3 vs -40.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Chris Godwin goes first at ADP 77.4 vs 107.3 for Xavier Worthy.
| Chris GodwinTAM | Xavier WorthyKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | Bye | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.9 | 0.0 | Godwin +8.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #3 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 137.7 | 137.1 | Godwin +0.6 pts |
| Points per game | 8.1 | 8.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -40.3 | -40.9 | Godwin +0.6 |
| Overall rank | #114 | #116 | Godwin by 2 |
| Position rank | WR48 | WR49 | |
| Market ADP | 77.4 | 107.3 | Worthy +29.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 |
Should I start Chris Godwin or Xavier Worthy in Week 5?
Start Chris Godwin this week: Xavier Worthy is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Chris Godwin or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Godwin. He projects 137.7 fantasy points with -40.3 value over replacement, vs 137.1 points and -40.9 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.