Rhamondre Stevenson vs J.K. Dobbins
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (8.9 vs 7.1).
Rhamondre Stevenson faces LV, the 6th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. J.K. Dobbins faces LAC, the 24th-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
The model takes Rhamondre Stevenson, and it isn't close: 16.7 points of value over replacement separate them (6.0 vs -10.8).
The draft market agrees: Rhamondre Stevenson goes first at ADP 60.4 vs 85.5 for J.K. Dobbins.
| Rhamondre StevensonNWE | J.K. DobbinsDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LV | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.9 | 7.1 | Stevenson +1.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #6 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 125.8 | Stevenson +16.7 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 6.0 | -10.8 | Stevenson +16.7 |
| Overall rank | #65 | #86 | Stevenson by 21 |
| Position rank | RB28 | RB31 | |
| Market ADP | 60.4 | 85.5 | Dobbins +25.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or J.K. Dobbins in Week 5?
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.8 projected points (8.9 vs 7.1).
Should I draft Rhamondre Stevenson or J.K. Dobbins in 2026 fantasy football?
Rhamondre Stevenson. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with 6.0 value over replacement, vs 125.8 points and -10.8 for J.K. Dobbins (RB, PPR).