Mike Evans vs Jordan Addison
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Mike Evans this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.9 vs 8.9).
Mike Evans faces SEA, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jordan Addison 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
The model takes Mike Evans: a clear but modest edge of 6.9 points of value over replacement (-22.4 vs -29.3).
The draft market agrees: Mike Evans goes first at ADP 57.9 vs 96.5 for Jordan Addison.
Health note: Jordan Addison carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Mike EvansSFO | Jordan AddisonMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | SEA | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 9.9 | 8.9 | Evans +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #4 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 155.6 | 148.7 | Evans +6.9 pts |
| Points per game | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -22.4 | -29.3 | Evans +6.9 |
| Overall rank | #98 | #103 | Evans by 5 |
| Position rank | WR40 | WR42 | |
| Market ADP | 57.9 | 96.5 | Addison +38.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Mike Evans or Jordan Addison in Week 5?
Start Mike Evans this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.9 vs 8.9).
Should I draft Mike Evans or Jordan Addison in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Evans. He projects 155.6 fantasy points with -22.4 value over replacement, vs 148.7 points and -29.3 for Jordan Addison (WR, PPR).