Tre Tucker vs Travis Hunter
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tre Tucker by 0.4 projected points (7.7 vs 7.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tre Tucker faces NE, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Travis Hunter faces PHI, the 16th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tre Tucker by 3.3 points of value over replacement (-52.7 vs -55.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Tre Tucker goes first at ADP 133.8 vs 166.3 for Travis Hunter.
| Tre TuckerLVR | Travis HunterJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NE | PHI | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.7 | 7.3 | Tucker +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #9 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 125.8 | 122.5 | Tucker +3.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -52.7 | -55.9 | Tucker +3.3 |
| Overall rank | #131 | #133 | Tucker by 2 |
| Position rank | WR58 | WR59 | |
| Market ADP | 133.8 | 166.3 | Hunter +32.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Should I start Tre Tucker or Travis Hunter in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tre Tucker by 0.4 projected points (7.7 vs 7.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tre Tucker or Travis Hunter in 2026 fantasy football?
Tre Tucker. He projects 125.8 fantasy points with -52.7 value over replacement, vs 122.5 points and -55.9 for Travis Hunter (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.