Atlanta Falcons · Cincinnati Bengals · 2026 week 5

Atlanta Falcons or Cincinnati Bengals?

Wondering who you should start this week — Atlanta Falcons or Cincinnati Bengals? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Atlanta Falcons in week 5. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Atlanta Falcons vs BAL 6.3 – 4.3 – healthy
Cincinnati Bengals START @ MIA 8.8 – 6.3 – healthy

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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