Emeka Egbuka vs Davante Adams
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.9 vs 11.8).
Emeka Egbuka faces DAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Davante Adams faces BUF, the 12th-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 Emeka Egbuka by 4.0 points of value over replacement (21.0 vs 16.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Emeka Egbuka goes first at ADP 35.0 vs 41.2 for Davante Adams.
| Emeka EgbukaTAM | Davante AdamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | BUF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.9 | 11.8 | Egbuka +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #3 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 199.0 | 194.9 | Egbuka +4.0 pts |
| Points per game | 11.7 | 11.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 21.0 | 16.9 | Egbuka +4.0 |
| Overall rank | #51 | #57 | Egbuka by 6 |
| Position rank | WR18 | WR20 | |
| Market ADP | 35.0 | 41.2 | Adams +6.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Davante Adams in Week 5?
Start Emeka Egbuka this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.9 vs 11.8).
Should I draft Emeka Egbuka or Davante Adams in 2026 fantasy football?
Emeka Egbuka. He projects 199.0 fantasy points with 21.0 value over replacement, vs 194.9 points and 16.9 for Davante Adams (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.