Evan Engram vs Theo Johnson
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Evan Engram this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (6.7 vs 5.1).
Evan Engram faces SEA, the 4th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Theo Johnson faces NO, the 24th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Evan Engram: a clear but modest edge of 13.6 points of value over replacement (-86.9 vs -100.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Theo Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Neck), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Evan EngramDEN | Theo JohnsonNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SEA | NO | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 6.7 | 5.1 | Engram +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 105.9 | 92.3 | Engram +13.6 pts |
| Points per game | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.9 | -100.5 | Engram +13.6 |
| Overall rank | #178 | #189 | Engram by 11 |
| Position rank | TE31 | TE34 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Evan Engram or Theo Johnson in Week 6?
Start Evan Engram this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (6.7 vs 5.1).
Should I draft Evan Engram or Theo Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Evan Engram. He projects 105.9 fantasy points with -86.9 value over replacement, vs 92.3 points and -100.5 for Theo Johnson (TE, PPR).