Austin Ekeler · Jonah Coleman · 2026 week 5

Austin Ekeler or Jonah Coleman?

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

Start Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler projects 4 PPR points clear of Jonah Coleman in week 5, drawing NYG — the 16th-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 START	vs NYG	6.0	16th	5	3	healthy
Jonah Coleman	@ ARI	2.0	25th · tough	14.8	62	IR

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

RBs vs ARI recently: Emanuel Wilson 9.2 pts (W2) · Christian McCaffrey 17.6 pts (W3) · Cam Skattebo 6.6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Austin Ekeler projects 4 points higher in PPR.
Austin Ekeler faces NYG, 16th most generous to RBs.
Jonah Coleman faces ARI, 25th most generous to RBs.
Jonah Coleman is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonah Coleman carries the higher trade value — 62 against 3 (a 95% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonah Coleman gets the most. Momentum: Austin Ekeler +3 and Jonah Coleman -171 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.