Austin Ekeler · Chris Brooks · 2026 week 5

Austin Ekeler or Chris Brooks?

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

Start Chris BrooksChris Brooks projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Austin Ekeler in week 5, drawing CHI — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Austin Ekeler	vs NYG	3.8	16th	5	–	healthy
Chris Brooks START	vs CHI	6.1	23rd	3.2	–	Questionable

RBs vs NYG recently: Kyren Williams 13.7 pts (W2) · Tony Pollard 9.6 pts (W3) · Tyler Allgeier 10.9 pts (W4).

RBs vs CHI recently: Aaron Jones 10.5 pts (W2) · Saquon Barkley 8 pts (W3) · Braelon Allen 6.7 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Chris Brooks projects 2.3 points higher in PPR.
Austin Ekeler faces NYG, 16th most generous to RBs.
Chris Brooks faces CHI, 23rd most generous to RBs.
Chris Brooks is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

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

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.