Rhamondre Stevenson vs Tony Pollard
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (8.9 vs 7.3).
Rhamondre Stevenson faces LV, the 6th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tony Pollard faces HOU, the 29th-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 Rhamondre Stevenson: a clear but modest edge of 5.9 points of value over replacement (5.9 vs 0.0).
The draft market agrees: Rhamondre Stevenson goes first at ADP 60.4 vs 69.7 for Tony Pollard.
Health note: Rhamondre Stevenson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Tony PollardTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LV | HOU | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.9 | 7.3 | Stevenson +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #6 | #29 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.5 | 136.6 | Stevenson +5.9 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 5.9 | 0.0 | Stevenson +5.9 |
| Overall rank | #66 | #72 | Stevenson by 6 |
| Position rank | RB29 | RB30 | |
| Market ADP | 60.4 | 69.7 | Pollard +9.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard in Week 5?
Start Rhamondre Stevenson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (8.9 vs 7.3).
Should I draft Rhamondre Stevenson or Tony Pollard in 2026 fantasy football?
Rhamondre Stevenson. He projects 142.5 fantasy points with 5.9 value over replacement, vs 136.6 points and 0.0 for Tony Pollard (RB, PPR).