Bryce Young vs Aaron Rodgers
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Bryce Young by 0.5 projected points (17.6 vs 17.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Bryce Young faces PHI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Aaron Rodgers faces TB, the 8th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Bryce Young: a clear but modest edge of 8.6 points of value over replacement (-2.6 vs -11.2).
The draft market agrees: Bryce Young goes first at ADP 168.2 vs 183.1 for Aaron Rodgers.
| Bryce YoungCAR | Aaron RodgersPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | PHI | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 17.6 | 17.2 | Young +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #9 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 286.0 | 277.4 | Young +8.6 pts |
| Points per game | 16.8 | 16.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -2.6 | -11.2 | Young +8.6 |
| Overall rank | #76 | #88 | Young by 12 |
| Position rank | QB14 | QB16 | |
| Market ADP | 168.2 | 183.1 | Rodgers +14.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 16 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 9 |
Should I start Bryce Young or Aaron Rodgers in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Bryce Young by 0.5 projected points (17.6 vs 17.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Bryce Young or Aaron Rodgers in 2026 fantasy football?
Bryce Young. He projects 286.0 fantasy points with -2.6 value over replacement, vs 277.4 points and -11.2 for Aaron Rodgers (QB, PPR).