Ashton Jeanty vs Bucky Irving
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Ashton Jeanty this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (16.0 vs 14.8).
Ashton Jeanty faces BUF, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Bucky Irving faces PIT, the 21st-friendliest matchup a RB 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 Ashton Jeanty: a clear but modest edge of 7.5 points of value over replacement (110.1 vs 102.6).
The draft market agrees: Ashton Jeanty goes first at ADP 21.0 vs 46.2 for Bucky Irving.
| Ashton JeantyLVR | Bucky IrvingTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BUF | PIT | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.0 | 14.8 | Jeanty +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 267.8 | 260.3 | Jeanty +7.5 pts |
| Points per game | 15.8 | 15.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 110.1 | 102.6 | Jeanty +7.5 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #17 | Jeanty by 2 |
| Position rank | RB12 | RB13 | |
| Market ADP | 21.0 | 46.2 | Irving +25.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 |
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving in Week 6?
Start Ashton Jeanty this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (16.0 vs 14.8).
Should I draft Ashton Jeanty or Bucky Irving in 2026 fantasy football?
Ashton Jeanty. He projects 267.8 fantasy points with 110.1 value over replacement, vs 260.3 points and 102.6 for Bucky Irving (RB, PPR).