Zavier Scott vs Kaleb Johnson
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 Zavier Scott by 0.1 projected points (2.3 vs 2.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Zavier Scott faces NO, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kaleb Johnson faces IND, the 14th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Zavier Scott by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-98.7 vs -100.6), 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.
| Zavier ScottMIN | Kaleb JohnsonPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NO | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 2.3 | 2.2 | Scott +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #15 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 37.9 | 36.0 | Scott +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -98.7 | -100.6 | Scott +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #196 | #199 | Scott by 3 |
| Position rank | RB76 | RB77 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 6 | 9 |
Should I start Zavier Scott or Kaleb Johnson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Zavier Scott by 0.1 projected points (2.3 vs 2.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Zavier Scott or Kaleb Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Zavier Scott. He projects 37.9 fantasy points with -98.7 value over replacement, vs 36.0 points and -100.6 for Kaleb Johnson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.