Ja'Marr Chase · Nico Collins · 2026 week 5

Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Nico Collins in week 5, drawing MIA — the 30th-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
Ja'Marr Chase START	@ MIA	19.2	30th · tough	19	8,026	Questionable
Nico Collins	@ TEN	16.7	15th	26	5,592	healthy

WRs vs MIA recently: Mike Evans 5.4 pts (W2) · Rashee Rice 8.8 pts (W3) · Jordan Addison 5.1 pts (W4).

WRs vs TEN recently: DeVonta Smith 17.7 pts (W2) · Darnell Mooney 2.9 pts (W3) · Zay Flowers 17.8 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Ja'Marr Chase projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Ja'Marr Chase faces MIA, 30th most generous to WRs.
Ja'Marr Chase is flagged WATCH.
Nico Collins faces TEN, 15th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ja'Marr Chase carries the higher trade value — 8,026 against 5,592 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ja'Marr Chase gets the most. Momentum: Ja'Marr Chase -1331 and Nico Collins +103 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.