Michael Wilson · Rashee Rice · 2026 week 5

Michael Wilson or Rashee Rice?

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

Start Michael WilsonMichael Wilson projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Rashee Rice in week 5, drawing DET — the 3rd-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
Michael Wilson START	vs DET	16.1	3rd · soft	15.4	2,393	healthy
Rashee Rice	vs LAC	14.4	11th	12.7	2,536	Questionable

WRs vs DET recently: Joshua Palmer 10.3 pts (W2) · Garrett Wilson 16.7 pts (W3) · Tetairoa McMillan 31.2 pts (W4).

WRs vs LAC recently: Tre Tucker 17.9 pts (W2) · DJ Moore 6.7 pts (W3) · Rashid Shaheed 11.3 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 1.7 points higher in PPR.
Michael Wilson faces DET, 3rd most generous to WRs.
Rashee Rice faces LAC, 11th most generous to WRs.
Rashee Rice is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashee Rice carries the higher trade value — 2,536 against 2,393 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashee Rice gets the most. Momentum: Michael Wilson +1011 and Rashee Rice -1909 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.