Jaret Patterson vs Zavier Scott
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 Jaret Patterson by 0.0 projected points (2.3 vs 2.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jaret Patterson faces DEN, the 26th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Zavier Scott faces NO, the 15th-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 Jaret Patterson by 3.1 points of value over replacement (-95.6 vs -98.7), 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.
| Jaret PattersonLAC | Zavier ScottMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 2.3 | 2.3 | Even |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #26 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 40.9 | 37.9 | Patterson +3.1 pts |
| Points per game | 2.4 | 2.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -95.6 | -98.7 | Patterson +3.1 |
| Overall rank | #189 | #196 | Patterson by 7 |
| Position rank | RB73 | RB76 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I start Jaret Patterson or Zavier Scott in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaret Patterson by 0.0 projected points (2.3 vs 2.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaret Patterson or Zavier Scott in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaret Patterson. He projects 40.9 fantasy points with -95.6 value over replacement, vs 37.9 points and -98.7 for Zavier Scott (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.