Trey McBride vs Tyler Warren
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Trey McBride this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (13.7 vs 12.4).
Trey McBride faces DET, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tyler Warren faces PIT, the 11th-friendliest matchup a TE 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 Trey McBride, and it isn't close: 27.1 points of value over replacement separate them (52.1 vs 25.0).
The draft market agrees: Trey McBride goes first at ADP 32.2 vs 66.1 for Tyler Warren.
| Trey McBrideARI | Tyler WarrenIND | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DET | PIT | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 13.7 | 12.4 | McBride +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 30) | #13 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 230.1 | 203.0 | McBride +27.1 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 11.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 52.1 | 25.0 | McBride +27.1 |
| Overall rank | #36 | #48 | McBride by 12 |
| Position rank | TE2 | TE4 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 66.1 | Warren +33.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 13 |
Should I start Trey McBride or Tyler Warren in Week 5?
Start Trey McBride this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (13.7 vs 12.4).
Should I draft Trey McBride or Tyler Warren in 2026 fantasy football?
Trey McBride. He projects 230.1 fantasy points with 52.1 value over replacement, vs 203.0 points and 25.0 for Tyler Warren (TE, PPR).