Garrett Wilson or Javonte Williams: Who Should You Start?
Preliminary board2026 Week 4 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Verdicts sharpen as practice reports land.
Wilson’s target funnel meets Williams’ stronger scoring setup
Wilson’s alpha-target role gives you the cleaner PPR volume, but his team’s lower scoring outlook and sizable spread work against that edge. Williams has the more favorable scoring environment and a lead-back workload, though Houston’s tough run matchup can blunt his efficiency. Wilson cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play [SI.com 2026-09-28], but a renewed limitation is the clearest risk on his side; neither player has enough separation to win the PPR call outright.
What flips it: A renewed concussion-related limitation for Wilson.
Sources: SI.com · Sep 28, 2026
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In standard scoring this flips to Williams.
Garrett Wilson
9.312.415.5 Projected Points
Javonte Williams
12.013.314.6 Projected Points
Garrett Wilson’s market
Javonte Williams’s market
Why Garrett Wilson
StartWR1 and alpha target. Elite separation quickness and contested-catch skill; missed time cut his sample last season.
Start — every-week WR start at consensus WR13: CHI is the 8th-toughest matchup vs WRs, 18.5 implied team total caps the ceiling.
- If the Jets trail, Wilson’s alpha role gives him a direct path to keep collecting targets.
- His recent concussion is a watch point even after he cleared protocol.
Latest on Wilson
Wilson was placed under concussion protocol late in Sunday's game against the Lions but cleared protocol and is expected to be available for Week 4.
SI.com · Sep 28, 2026No. 5 Snagged Team Leading 10 Passes for 107 Yards and a TD
Jets Pass Catcher: ‘We’re Going to Have to be At the Top of Our Game’ Against Lions
The Jets promoted veteran Sterling Shepard from the practice squad, as starting WR Adonai Mitchell is questionable with a finger injury, and three other Jets receivers are on injured reserve.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Javonte Williams
StartRB1 and workhorse lead back. Contact-balance runner with pass-protection reliability and steady receiving usage.
Start — RB15 consensus, projects RB16 this week: HOU is the 5th-toughest matchup vs RBs, 12% target share.
- Williams’ receiving work gives him a way to contribute if Houston limits his rushing efficiency.
- The more favorable Dallas scoring setup gives his workhorse role better touchdown conditions.
Latest on Williams
Javonte Williams and the Cowboys offense were able to finally find a spark in the run game. Still, he knows they need to do more in order to "get back on track"
Prescott passed Tony Romo in the record book, so we bring you the best moments from those who helped him make history.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Garrett Wilson | Javonte Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 9.312.415.5 | 12.013.314.6 |
| Consensus rank | WR13 | RB15 |
| Opponent vs position | CHI · 8 of 323-game sample | HOU · 5 of 323-game sample |
| Receptions | 5 of 32 | 3 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 13 of 32 | 2 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 7 of 32 | — |
| Targets | 8 of 32 | — |
| Anytime TD | 6 of 32 | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Yards | — | 9 of 32 |
| Rushing TDs | — | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Attempts | — | 13 of 32 |
| Target share | 28% | 12% |
| Reception share | 27% | 14% |
| Implied total · spread | 18.5+8.5 | 22.5+2.5 |
| Depth chart | WR1 | RB1 |
| Snap share | 86% | 76% |
| Start/Sit record | — | 1–1 |
Recent form
Garrett Wilson — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs DET | 16.721.726.7 |
| Week 2 | vs GB | 11.714.216.7 |
| Week 1 | vs TEN | 7.910.913.9 |
Javonte Williams — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs BAL | 16.317.318.3 |
| Week 2 | vs WSH | 5.06.58.0 |
| Week 1 | vs NYG | 19.221.724.2 |
Signal breakdown
- 15.5 vs 14.6 projected PPR pointsGarrett Wilson +
- Rank 13 vs 15Garrett Wilson +
- Opponent DvP rank 8 vs 5 (32 = softest)Garrett Wilson +
- Implied 18.5 vs 22.5 team pointsJavonte Williams +
- No injury designationseven
- 86% vs 76% snap shareGarrett Wilson +
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