Tre Tucker vs Keenan Allen
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Tre Tucker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (7.7 vs 6.3).
Tre Tucker faces NE, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Keenan Allen faces DEN, the 28th-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 Tre Tucker: a clear but modest edge of 9.8 points of value over replacement (-52.7 vs -62.5).
The draft market agrees: Tre Tucker goes first at ADP 133.8 vs 139.4 for Keenan Allen.
| Tre TuckerLVR | Keenan AllenLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NE | DEN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.7 | 6.3 | Tucker +1.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #9 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 125.8 | 116.0 | Tucker +9.8 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -52.7 | -62.5 | Tucker +9.8 |
| Overall rank | #131 | #140 | Tucker by 9 |
| Position rank | WR58 | WR60 | |
| Market ADP | 133.8 | 139.4 | Allen +5.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Should I start Tre Tucker or Keenan Allen in Week 5?
Start Tre Tucker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (7.7 vs 6.3).
Should I draft Tre Tucker or Keenan Allen in 2026 fantasy football?
Tre Tucker. He projects 125.8 fantasy points with -52.7 value over replacement, vs 116.0 points and -62.5 for Keenan Allen (WR, PPR).