Aaron Jones vs De'Von Achane
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Both are on bye in Week 6, so neither can be started. The season-long comparison below is the tiebreaker for every other week.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Aaron Jones by 0.9 points of value over replacement (66.3 vs 65.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take De'Von Achane first (ADP 9.7 vs 101.6). If the model is right, Aaron Jones is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Aaron Jones carries an injury flag of Questionable (Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: De'Von Achane carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Aaron JonesMIN | De'Von AchaneMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 224.0 | 223.1 | Jones +0.9 pts |
| Points per game | 13.2 | 13.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 66.3 | 65.4 | Jones +0.9 |
| Overall rank | #22 | #23 | Jones by 1 |
| Position rank | RB16 | RB17 | |
| Market ADP | 101.6 | 9.7 | Jones +91.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I start Aaron Jones or De'Von Achane in Week 6?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Aaron Jones or De'Von Achane in 2026 fantasy football?
Aaron Jones. He projects 224.0 fantasy points with 66.3 value over replacement, vs 223.1 points and 65.4 for De'Von Achane (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.