Kaleb Johnson vs. Austin Ekeler: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Kaleb Johnson. Johnson is projected for 6.3 PPR points vs 5.1 for Austin Ekeler, and faces the 7th-toughest defense against RBs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 6:22 PM ET

Kaleb Johnson vs. Austin Ekeler: Week 5 side by side

Kaleb Johnson
RB · GB
Austin Ekeler
RB · WAS
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)6.35.1
Floor (lowest source)4.63.8
Ceiling (highest source)7.26.0
StatChasers projection5.7 (RB44)5.8 (RB41)
Opponentvs CHIvs NYG
Opponent vs. position7th-toughest (16.9 pts/g allowed)16th-toughest (21.1 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage27% carry share (last 4)25% carry share (last 3)
PositionRBRB
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