Roman Wilson vs Kendrick Bourne
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 0.5 projected points (5.4 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Roman Wilson faces TB, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Kendrick Bourne faces LA, the 20th-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 Roman Wilson: a clear but modest edge of 6.4 points of value over replacement (-87.7 vs -94.1).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Roman Wilson carries an injury flag of IR (Finger), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Roman WilsonPIT | Kendrick BourneARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TB | LA | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.4 | 4.9 | Wilson +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.7 | 84.3 | Wilson +6.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -87.7 | -94.1 | Wilson +6.4 |
| Overall rank | #164 | #191 | Wilson by 27 |
| Position rank | WR69 | WR72 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 9 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Roman Wilson or Kendrick Bourne in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 0.5 projected points (5.4 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Roman Wilson or Kendrick Bourne in 2026 fantasy football?
Roman Wilson. He projects 90.7 fantasy points with -87.7 value over replacement, vs 84.3 points and -94.1 for Kendrick Bourne (WR, PPR).