Travis Kelce vs Dallas Goedert
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Dallas Goedert this week: Travis Kelce is on bye in Week 5.
Dallas Goedert gets JAX, the 14th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 8.2 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Travis Kelce, and it isn't close: 17.8 points of value over replacement separate them (-21.4 vs -39.2).
The draft market agrees: Travis Kelce goes first at ADP 108.5 vs 121.6 for Dallas Goedert.
| Travis KelceKAN | Dallas GoedertPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | JAX | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 8.2 | Goedert +8.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | - | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 157.1 | 139.3 | Kelce +17.8 pts |
| Points per game | 9.2 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -21.4 | -39.2 | Kelce +17.8 |
| Overall rank | #97 | #113 | Kelce by 16 |
| Position rank | TE10 | TE12 | |
| Market ADP | 108.5 | 121.6 | Goedert +13.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 |
Should I start Travis Kelce or Dallas Goedert in Week 5?
Start Dallas Goedert this week: Travis Kelce is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Travis Kelce or Dallas Goedert in 2026 fantasy football?
Travis Kelce. He projects 157.1 fantasy points with -21.4 value over replacement, vs 139.3 points and -39.2 for Dallas Goedert (TE, PPR).