Who Should I Start? Jaylin Noel or Isaac TeSlaa

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Week 5 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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5.8 2.2 0.0 2.0 28.6 0.1

Jaylin Noel News

Jaylin Noel a Deep-League Sleeper in Growing Role

Saturday, October 10, 3:49 AM

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel remained very involved in his team's offense last week despite the return of Nico Collins as the top receiver. Noel works mostly out of the slot, so his snaps were consistent despite Collins' return. He finished tied for second in most snaps among Houston's receivers and caught all three of his targets for a season-high 85 yards against the Cowboys last week. Noel outproduced Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte despite fewer targets, and he seems to be building a solid connection with C.J. Stroud. This week, he gets a favorable matchup against the Titans' secondary, but Noel is still only the No. 62 WR in RotoBaller's Week 5 rankings. He's still a long-shot option this week, although he is building momentum in a growing role and can be started in deep leagues or in emergency situations.

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Week 5 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
6.7 0.1 0.0 2.0 33.3 0.2

Isaac TeSlaa News

Can Isaac TeSlaa Continue Recent Production Surge in Week 5?

Friday, October 9, 7:36 PM

Across four games so far in 2026, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has recorded nine catches for 187 yards on 17 targets. While TeSlaa's overall production may not leap off the page, he's coming off his best game of the season in Week 4, recording four catches for 95 yards on eight targets against the Carolina Panthers. As long as Lions wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams remain healthy, TeSlaa may struggle to see consistent target volume. However, Detroit's defense has been one of the worst in the NFL this season, which has led to Lions quarterback Jared Goff averaging over 40 pass attempts per game. In Week 5, the Lions are set to take on an Arizona Cardinals defense that has allowed 11 touchdown receptions through four games and ranks dead last in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (9.1). If Detroit is forced into another pass-heavy game script, TeSlaa could end up being a worthwhile flex option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Jaylin Noel vs. Isaac TeSlaa

Still trying to decide between Noel and TeSlaa? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jaylin Noel is projected to score 5.8 points this week while Isaac TeSlaa is projected to score 6.7 points.