Emanuel Wilson vs Devin Neal
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 Emanuel Wilson by 0.4 projected points (2.9 vs 2.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Emanuel Wilson faces SF, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Devin Neal faces MIN, the 28th-friendliest matchup a RB 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 Emanuel Wilson by 0.6 points of value over replacement (-91.4 vs -92.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Emanuel WilsonSEA | Devin NealNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | SF | MIN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 2.9 | 2.5 | Wilson +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #4 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 45.2 | 44.6 | Wilson +0.6 pts |
| Points per game | 2.7 | 2.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -91.4 | -92.0 | Wilson +0.6 |
| Overall rank | #172 | #176 | Wilson by 4 |
| Position rank | RB59 | RB62 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Devin Neal in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Emanuel Wilson by 0.4 projected points (2.9 vs 2.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Emanuel Wilson or Devin Neal in 2026 fantasy football?
Emanuel Wilson. He projects 45.2 fantasy points with -91.4 value over replacement, vs 44.6 points and -92.0 for Devin Neal (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.