Brian Robinson · J.K. Dobbins · 2026 week 5

Brian Robinson or J.K. Dobbins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Robinson or J.K. Dobbins? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start J.K. DobbinsJ.K. Dobbins projects 3.8 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson in week 5, drawing LAC — the 11th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson vs BAL 5.3 21st 15.1 563 healthy
J.K. Dobbins START @ LAC 9.1 11th 5.7 557 healthy

RBs vs BAL recently: Travis Etienne 5.1 pts (W2) · Javonte Williams 16.3 pts (W3) · Tony Pollard 11 pts (W4).

RBs vs LAC recently: Ashton Jeanty 6.3 pts (W2) · James Cook 19.4 pts (W3) · Emanuel Wilson 24 pts (W4).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Robinson carries the higher trade value — 563 against 557 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Robinson gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson +364 and J.K. Dobbins -661 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.