Davante Adams vs Jameson Williams
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (13.0 vs 11.8).
Jameson Williams faces ARI, the 1st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Davante Adams faces BUF, the 12th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Davante Adams ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Davante Adams by 3.0 points of value over replacement (16.9 vs 14.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Davante Adams goes first at ADP 41.2 vs 45.4 for Jameson Williams.
| Davante AdamsLAR | Jameson WilliamsDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | BUF | ARI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 11.8 | 13.0 | Williams +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #12 | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 194.9 | 192.0 | Adams +3.0 pts |
| Points per game | 11.5 | 11.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 16.9 | 14.0 | Adams +3.0 |
| Overall rank | #57 | #60 | Adams by 3 |
| Position rank | WR20 | WR22 | |
| Market ADP | 41.2 | 45.4 | Williams +4.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Should I start Davante Adams or Jameson Williams in Week 5?
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (13.0 vs 11.8).
Should I draft Davante Adams or Jameson Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Davante Adams. He projects 194.9 fantasy points with 16.9 value over replacement, vs 192.0 points and 14.0 for Jameson Williams (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.