Roman Wilson 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 Roman Wilson by 0.5 projected points (6.0 vs 5.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Roman Wilson faces IND, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jauan Jennings faces NO, the 18th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 3.2 points of value over replacement (-83.0 vs -86.3), 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.
Health note: Roman Wilson carries an injury flag of Out (Finger), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Roman WilsonPIT | Jauan JenningsMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | IND | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.0 | 5.5 | Wilson +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #7 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 95.4 | 92.2 | Wilson +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -83.0 | -86.3 | Wilson +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #160 | #163 | Wilson by 3 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR69 | |
| Market ADP | - | 152.5 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Roman Wilson or Jauan Jennings in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 0.5 projected points (6.0 vs 5.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Roman Wilson or Jauan Jennings in 2026 fantasy football?
Roman Wilson. He projects 95.4 fantasy points with -83.0 value over replacement, vs 92.2 points and -86.3 for Jauan Jennings (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.