Jonathan Taylor vs Kenneth Walker III
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: Kenneth Walker III is on bye in Week 5.
Jonathan Taylor gets PIT, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 18.1 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jonathan Taylor, and it isn't close: 54.0 points of value over replacement separate them (154.7 vs 100.7).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.4 vs 21.1 for Kenneth Walker III.
| Jonathan TaylorIND | Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | PIT | Bye | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 18.1 | 0.0 | Taylor +18.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #7 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 291.3 | 237.3 | Taylor +54.0 pts |
| Points per game | 17.1 | 14.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 154.7 | 100.7 | Taylor +54.0 |
| Overall rank | #4 | #11 | Taylor by 7 |
| Position rank | RB4 | RB7 | |
| Market ADP | 7.4 | 21.1 | III +13.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 5 |
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Kenneth Walker III in Week 5?
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: Kenneth Walker III is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Kenneth Walker III in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 291.3 fantasy points with 154.7 value over replacement, vs 237.3 points and 100.7 for Kenneth Walker III (RB, PPR).