Roman Wilson vs Tyquan Thornton
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Roman Wilson this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
Roman Wilson gets IND, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 6.0 points.
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 (-83.0 vs -89.4).
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 Out (Finger), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Tyquan Thornton carries an injury flag of Out (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Roman WilsonPIT | Tyquan ThorntonKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | IND | Bye | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.0 | 0.0 | Wilson +6.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #7 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 95.4 | 89.0 | Wilson +6.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -83.0 | -89.4 | Wilson +6.4 |
| Overall rank | #160 | #167 | Wilson by 7 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR70 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 9 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Out |
Should I start Roman Wilson or Tyquan Thornton in Week 5?
Start Roman Wilson this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Roman Wilson or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?
Roman Wilson. He projects 95.4 fantasy points with -83.0 value over replacement, vs 89.0 points and -89.4 for Tyquan Thornton (WR, PPR).