Kyle Monangai vs Jordan Mason
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (7.0 vs 5.6).
Kyle Monangai faces GB, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jordan Mason 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
The model takes Kyle Monangai, and it isn't close: 18.7 points of value over replacement separate them (-24.5 vs -43.2).
The draft market agrees: Kyle Monangai goes first at ADP 108.8 vs 111.6 for Jordan Mason.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Questionable (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jordan Mason carries an injury flag of IR (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | Jordan MasonMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | GB | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.0 | 5.6 | Monangai +1.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #5 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 112.1 | 93.4 | Monangai +18.7 pts |
| Points per game | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -24.5 | -43.2 | Monangai +18.7 |
| Overall rank | #100 | #117 | Monangai by 17 |
| Position rank | RB35 | RB38 | |
| Market ADP | 108.8 | 111.6 | Mason +2.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Jordan Mason in Week 5?
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (7.0 vs 5.6).
Should I draft Kyle Monangai or Jordan Mason in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Monangai. He projects 112.1 fantasy points with -24.5 value over replacement, vs 93.4 points and -43.2 for Jordan Mason (RB, PPR).