Quentin Johnston vs Jordyn Tyson
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 Jordyn Tyson by 0.4 projected points (8.3 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordyn Tyson faces MIN, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Quentin Johnston faces DEN, the 28th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Quentin Johnston ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Quentin Johnston: a clear but modest edge of 5.7 points of value over replacement (-32.5 vs -38.2).
The draft market agrees: Quentin Johnston goes first at ADP 91.1 vs 150.3 for Jordyn Tyson.
Health note: Quentin Johnston carries an injury flag of Out (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quentin JohnstonLAC | Jordyn TysonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | MIN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.9 | 8.3 | Tyson +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #28 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 145.5 | 139.8 | Johnston +5.7 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -32.5 | -38.2 | Johnston +5.7 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #111 | Johnston by 3 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR47 | |
| Market ADP | 91.1 | 150.3 | Tyson +59.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Out | IR |
Should I start Quentin Johnston or Jordyn Tyson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordyn Tyson by 0.4 projected points (8.3 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Quentin Johnston or Jordyn Tyson in 2026 fantasy football?
Quentin Johnston. He projects 145.5 fantasy points with -32.5 value over replacement, vs 139.8 points and -38.2 for Jordyn Tyson (WR, PPR).