Antonio Williams vs Zachariah Branch
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Antonio Williams by 0.3 projected points (5.6 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Antonio Williams faces NYG, the 10th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Zachariah Branch faces KC, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Antonio Williams by 0.0 points of value over replacement (-86.8 vs -86.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Zachariah Branch carries an injury flag of Doubtful (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Antonio WilliamsWAS | Zachariah BranchATL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | NYG | KC | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 5.6 | 5.2 | Williams +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #10 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.3 | 90.3 | Even |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.8 | -86.8 | Even |
| Overall rank | #174 | #176 | Williams by 2 |
| Position rank | WR62 | WR64 | |
| Market ADP | - | 151.5 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Doubtful |
Should I start Antonio Williams or Zachariah Branch in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Antonio Williams by 0.3 projected points (5.6 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Antonio Williams or Zachariah Branch in 2026 fantasy football?
Antonio Williams. He projects 90.3 fantasy points with -86.8 value over replacement, vs 90.3 points and -86.8 for Zachariah Branch (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.