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Jonathon Brooks or Emeka Egbuka

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks

RBCarolina Panthers CAR
Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WRTampa Bay Bucs TB
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Brooks over Egbuka

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks vs. Bears: Soreness Clouds Week 1 Workload

Brooks is listed as questionable while managing muscle soreness, though head coach Dave Canales expressed optimism about his availability. While listed behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart, Brooks figures to rotate into early-down work if cleared. Check back often before kickoff for the latest updates on his official status.

Rostered in 97% of leagues but started in just 21%, managers are rightfully cautious. Our weekly projection models roughly 10 carries for 45 rushing yards and 9.9 fantasy points against Chicago. Given the shared workload and injury cloud, Brooks profiles as a risky flex option for Week 1.


Updated 12 hrs ago

Latest News Jonathon Brooks
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Egbuka over Brooks

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka Returns to Practice Ahead of Season Opener

Egbuka returned to practice on Monday after dealing with a toe sprain suffered in mid-August, with head coach Todd Bowles noting he moved around well. Slated as a starting outside receiver alongside Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan, his presence is a major lift for the offense, though fantasy managers should check back for final injury designations.

Fantasy managers continue to show faith with a 92% start rate. Our projection pegs him for about 3 receptions, 46 receiving yards, and 6 targets (10.6 fantasy points). If active without snap limitations, he functions as a quality starter, though the recent injury introduces some floor risk.


Updated 12 hrs ago

Latest News Emeka Egbuka
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Performance Jonathon Brooks
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jonathon Brooks
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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Redzone Touches Emeka Egbuka
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jonathon Brooks
OWN
98%
+4.81 compared to last week
START
22%
+6.7 compared to last week
OWN/START Emeka Egbuka
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
91%
+2.55 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jonathon Brooks
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emeka Egbuka
28th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jonathon Brooks

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Undisclosed (Since Sep 1, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown Emeka Egbuka

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 28th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 135.90 total points (7.55 avg).
  • Currently 173.4 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Toe (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.6.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 970 and 14.70 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 9 (0.50 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 18 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +66, Rec Yards: +970 Rec TDs: +6,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 1130, REC TDS: 8
Next Up Health Check
Injury Jonathon Brooks

UNDISCLOSED - Since Sep 1, 2026

Week 1
Injury Emeka Egbuka

TOE - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jonathon Brooks

Week 1
Carolina Panthers VS Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.32353.2133234023.70
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 13th with 119.00 total points (6.26 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 33 (1.94 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 2473 (145.47 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 4238 (249.29 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 23 (1.35 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.41 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -15.91, Turnovers: +8 Sacks: +3, INTs: +8, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.56,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Matchups Emeka Egbuka

Week 1
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.94416.2420133523.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 2607 (153.35 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 4469 (262.88 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.94 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 16th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +45.36, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -4, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +3.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Jonathon Brooks
15.73
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emeka Egbuka
22.13
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Jonathon Brooks
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 CAR 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
ON PACE 14 41 99 2.4 0 14 14 104 7.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
Career Emeka Egbuka
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 TB 16 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
ON PACE 72 608 297 4365 14.7 27 9 41 4.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 68 33 485 14.7 3 1 5 4.5 0
Totals 18 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
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