Rachaad White vs Tyler Allgeier
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Rachaad White this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (5.8 vs 4.7).
Rachaad White faces NYG, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tyler Allgeier faces DET, the 22nd-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 Rachaad White, and it isn't close: 15.6 points of value over replacement separate them (-38.9 vs -54.5).
The draft market agrees: Rachaad White goes first at ADP 130.0 vs 154.9 for Tyler Allgeier.
Health note: Rachaad White carries an injury flag of Questionable (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rachaad WhiteWAS | Tyler AllgeierARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NYG | DET | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 5.8 | 4.7 | White +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #16 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 97.7 | 82.1 | White +15.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -38.9 | -54.5 | White +15.6 |
| Overall rank | #116 | #136 | White by 20 |
| Position rank | RB38 | RB41 | |
| Market ADP | 130.0 | 154.9 | Allgeier +24.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Rachaad White or Tyler Allgeier in Week 5?
Start Rachaad White this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (5.8 vs 4.7).
Should I draft Rachaad White or Tyler Allgeier in 2026 fantasy football?
Rachaad White. He projects 97.7 fantasy points with -38.9 value over replacement, vs 82.1 points and -54.5 for Tyler Allgeier (RB, PPR).