John Metchie · Theo Wease · 2026 week 5

John Metchie or Theo Wease?

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

Start Theo WeaseTheo Wease projects 2 PPR points clear of John Metchie in week 5, drawing DEN — the 22nd-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
John Metchie	@ PHI	0.1	9th	8.3	–	healthy
Theo Wease START	vs DEN	2.1	22nd	–	–	healthy

WRs vs PHI recently: Elic Ayomanor 6.9 pts (W2) · Kalif Raymond 15 pts (W3) · Puka Nacua 18.7 pts (W4).

WRs vs DEN recently: Parker Washington 9.8 pts (W2) · Konata Mumpfield 15.3 pts (W3) · Deebo Samuel 13 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Theo Wease projects 2 points higher in PPR.
John Metchie faces PHI, 9th most generous to WRs.
Theo Wease faces DEN, 22nd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.