Emanuel Wilson · J.K. Dobbins · 2026 week 5

Emanuel Wilson or J.K. Dobbins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emanuel Wilson 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 Emanuel WilsonEmanuel Wilson projects 3.2 PPR points clear of J.K. Dobbins in week 5, drawing SF — the 13th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Emanuel Wilson START vs SF 12.3 13th 12.5 623 healthy
J.K. Dobbins @ LAC 9.1 11th 5.7 670 healthy

RBs vs SF recently: De'Von Achane 9.3 pts (W2) · Jeremiyah Love 16.9 pts (W3) · RJ Harvey 9.3 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?

J.K. Dobbins carries the higher trade value — 670 against 623 (a 7% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving J.K. Dobbins gets the most. Momentum: Emanuel Wilson +623 and J.K. Dobbins -600 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.