Carnell Tate · Emeka Egbuka · 2026 week 5

Carnell Tate or Emeka Egbuka?

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

Start Carnell TateCarnell Tate projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Emeka Egbuka in week 5, drawing HOU — the 1st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Carnell Tate START vs HOU 12.5 1st · soft 13 1,309 healthy
Emeka Egbuka @ DAL 10.0 7th · soft 8.3 1,375 healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2) · Keenan Allen 12.3 pts (W3) · CeeDee Lamb 24.3 pts (W4).

WRs vs DAL recently: Stefon Diggs 16.7 pts (W2) · Zay Flowers 10.4 pts (W3) · Nico Collins 23.8 pts (W4).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emeka Egbuka carries the higher trade value — 1,375 against 1,309 (a 5% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emeka Egbuka gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate -461 and Emeka Egbuka -1900 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.