Emanuel Wilson · Jordan Mason · 2026 week 5

Emanuel Wilson or Jordan Mason?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emanuel Wilson or Jordan Mason? 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 3.7 PPR points clear of Jordan Mason in week 5, drawing SF — the 13th-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
Emanuel Wilson START	vs SF	12.3	13th	12.5	623	healthy
Jordan Mason	vs IND	8.6	8th · soft	11.9	503	IR

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 IND recently: Kenneth Walker 17.8 pts (W2) · Woody Marks 8.1 pts (W3) · Jacory Croskey-Merritt 5 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Emanuel Wilson projects 3.7 points higher in PPR.
Emanuel Wilson faces SF, 13th most generous to RBs.
Jordan Mason faces IND, 8th most generous to RBs.
Jordan Mason is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emanuel Wilson carries the higher trade value — 623 against 503 (a 19% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emanuel Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Emanuel Wilson +623 and Jordan Mason -684 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.