De'Zhaun Stribling · Kevin Coleman · 2026 week 5

De'Zhaun Stribling or Kevin Coleman?

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

Start Kevin ColemanKevin Coleman projects 2 PPR points clear of De'Zhaun Stribling in week 5, drawing CIN — the 20th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
De'Zhaun Stribling	@ KC	1.1	32nd · tough	–	3	IR
Kevin Coleman START	vs CIN	3.1	20th	1.3	–	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Josh Downs 7.2 pts (W2) · Chris Bell 6.7 pts (W3) · Cody White 5.6 pts (W4).

WRs vs CIN recently: Jaylin Noel 4.4 pts (W2) · Roman Wilson 12 pts (W3) · Brian Thomas 7.7 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Kevin Coleman projects 2 points higher in PPR.
De'Zhaun Stribling faces KC, 32nd most generous to WRs.
De'Zhaun Stribling is flagged OUT.
Kevin Coleman faces CIN, 20th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

De'Zhaun Stribling carries the higher trade value — 3 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving De'Zhaun Stribling gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.