Keenan Allen vs Jauan Jennings
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 Keenan Allen by 0.0 projected points (5.6 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Keenan Allen faces DEN, the 27th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jauan Jennings faces NO, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR 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 Keenan Allen: a clear but modest edge of 9.9 points of value over replacement (-78.2 vs -88.1).
The draft market agrees: Keenan Allen goes first at ADP 139.4 vs 152.5 for Jauan Jennings.
Health note: Keenan Allen carries an injury flag of Out (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Keenan AllenLAC | Jauan JenningsMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 5.6 | 5.6 | Even |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #27 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 102.1 | 92.2 | Allen +9.9 pts |
| Points per game | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -78.2 | -88.1 | Allen +9.9 |
| Overall rank | #155 | #164 | Allen by 9 |
| Position rank | WR64 | WR67 | |
| Market ADP | 139.4 | 152.5 | Jennings +13.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Keenan Allen or Jauan Jennings in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Keenan Allen by 0.0 projected points (5.6 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Keenan Allen or Jauan Jennings in 2026 fantasy football?
Keenan Allen. He projects 102.1 fantasy points with -78.2 value over replacement, vs 92.2 points and -88.1 for Jauan Jennings (WR, PPR).