Rashee Rice vs Garrett Wilson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Garrett Wilson this week: Rashee Rice is on bye in Week 5.
Garrett Wilson gets CLE, the 26th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 10.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Rashee Rice: a clear but modest edge of 9.0 points of value over replacement (28.0 vs 19.0).
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 17.2 vs 26.8 for Garrett Wilson.
Health note: Rashee Rice carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rashee RiceKAN | Garrett WilsonNYJ | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | CLE | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 10.9 | Wilson +10.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | - | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 206.0 | 197.0 | Rice +9.0 pts |
| Points per game | 12.1 | 11.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 28.0 | 19.0 | Rice +9.0 |
| Overall rank | #46 | #53 | Rice by 7 |
| Position rank | WR17 | WR19 | |
| Market ADP | 17.2 | 26.8 | Wilson +9.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Rashee Rice or Garrett Wilson in Week 5?
Start Garrett Wilson this week: Rashee Rice is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Garrett Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 206.0 fantasy points with 28.0 value over replacement, vs 197.0 points and 19.0 for Garrett Wilson (WR, PPR).