Aaron JonesorCam Skattebo?

Week 5 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Lean Cam Skattebo

Cam Skattebo outscores Aaron Jones in 55% of simulations.

That's close to a coin flip: Aaron Jones comes out ahead in the other 45%. Lean Cam Skattebo, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. Cam Skattebo projects 1.4 half-PPR points ahead in Week 5. Aaron Jones has the better matchup against the New Orleans Saints (17% more than average to RBs); Cam Skattebo faces the Washington Commanders (5% more than average to RBs). Cam Skattebo still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Aaron Jones
Floor
5.3
Median
10.7
Ceiling
18.3
Big game (20+):
7%
Dud (under 6):
13%
Cam Skattebo
Floor
4.6
Median
11.5
Ceiling
21.8
Big game (20+):
14%
Dud (under 6):
16%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatAaron JonesRB, MIN, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ETCam SkatteboRB, NYG, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection11.312.7
PPR projection12.614.1
Standard projection9.911.4
Rank this weekRB16RB12
Matchupat NOat WAS
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game11.810.1
Last season per game8.714.5
Snap share, last game73%64%
Trade value522