Bucky Irving vs Aaron Jones
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Bucky Irving this week: Aaron Jones is on bye in Week 6.
Bucky Irving gets PIT, the 21st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 14.8 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Bucky Irving, and it isn't close: 36.3 points of value over replacement separate them (102.6 vs 66.3).
The draft market agrees: Bucky Irving goes first at ADP 46.2 vs 101.6 for Aaron Jones.
Health note: Aaron Jones carries an injury flag of Questionable (Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Bucky IrvingTAM | Aaron JonesMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | PIT | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 14.8 | 0.0 | Irving +14.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #21 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 260.3 | 224.0 | Irving +36.3 pts |
| Points per game | 15.3 | 13.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 102.6 | 66.3 | Irving +36.3 |
| Overall rank | #17 | #22 | Irving by 5 |
| Position rank | RB13 | RB16 | |
| Market ADP | 46.2 | 101.6 | Jones +55.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Bucky Irving or Aaron Jones in Week 6?
Start Bucky Irving this week: Aaron Jones is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Bucky Irving or Aaron Jones in 2026 fantasy football?
Bucky Irving. He projects 260.3 fantasy points with 102.6 value over replacement, vs 224.0 points and 66.3 for Aaron Jones (RB, PPR).