Brian RobinsonorJ.K. Dobbins?

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

Our call

Start J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins outscores Brian Robinson in 59% of simulations.

Brian Robinson still comes out ahead in the other 41%, so J.K. Dobbins is the better bet, not a sure thing. J.K. Dobbins projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead in Week 5. The matchups don't separate them: J.K. Dobbins faces the Los Angeles Chargers (8% fewer than average to RBs), Brian Robinson faces the Baltimore Ravens (2% fewer than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Brian Robinson
Floor
1.5
Median
6.1
Ceiling
16.1
Big game (20+):
5%
Dud (under 6):
49%
J.K. Dobbins
Floor
3.9
Median
7.4
Ceiling
12.8
Big game (20+):
1%
Dud (under 6):
33%

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.

StatBrian RobinsonRB, ATL, Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 p.m. ETJ.K. DobbinsRB, DEN, Sun, Oct 11, 4:05 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection7.78.0
PPR projection8.08.4
Standard projection7.47.5
Rank this weekRB35RB31
Matchupvs BALat LAC
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game11.84.8
Last season per game3.411.0
Snap share, last game42%32%
Trade value——