Jonathon Brooks · Tyler Goodson · 2026 week 5

Jonathon Brooks or Tyler Goodson?

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

Start Jonathon BrooksJonathon Brooks projects 2 PPR points clear of Tyler Goodson in week 5, drawing DEN — the 7th-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
Jonathon Brooks START	vs DEN	5.9	7th · soft	4.7	29	IR
Tyler Goodson	vs TB	3.9	28th · tough	2	–	healthy

RBs vs DEN recently: Bhayshul Tuten 12.2 pts (W2) · Kyren Williams 15.8 pts (W3) · Christian McCaffrey 13 pts (W4).

RBs vs TB recently: Quinshon Judkins 4.8 pts (W2) · Aaron Jones 9.2 pts (W3) · MarShawn Lloyd 4.9 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Jonathon Brooks projects 2 points higher in PPR.
Jonathon Brooks faces DEN, 7th most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks is flagged OUT.
Tyler Goodson faces TB, 28th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonathon Brooks carries the higher trade value — 29 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonathon Brooks gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.