Michael Wilson · Tee Higgins · 2026 week 5

Michael Wilson or Tee Higgins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Wilson or Tee Higgins? 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 2.8 PPR points clear of Tee Higgins 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	16.0	3rd · soft	15.4	2,997	healthy
Tee Higgins	@ MIA	13.2	30th · tough	20.7	3,238	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 MIA recently: Mike Evans 5.4 pts (W2) · Rashee Rice 8.8 pts (W3) · Jordan Addison 5.1 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
Michael Wilson faces DET, 3rd most generous to WRs.
Tee Higgins faces MIA, 30th most generous to WRs.
Tee Higgins is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tee Higgins carries the higher trade value — 3,238 against 2,997 (a 7% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tee Higgins gets the most. Momentum: Michael Wilson +1710 and Tee Higgins -264 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.