Chase Brown vs Ashton Jeanty
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.8 projected points (14.8 vs 11.9).
Chase Brown faces PIT, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Ashton Jeanty faces NO, the 26th-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 Chase Brown: a clear but modest edge of 14.4 points of value over replacement (96.9 vs 82.5).
The draft market agrees: Chase Brown goes first at ADP 13.1 vs 21.0 for Ashton Jeanty.
| Chase BrownCIN | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PIT | NO | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 14.8 | 11.9 | Brown +2.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 233.4 | 219.0 | Brown +14.4 pts |
| Points per game | 13.7 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 96.9 | 82.5 | Brown +14.4 |
| Overall rank | #14 | #20 | Brown by 6 |
| Position rank | RB9 | RB12 | |
| Market ADP | 13.1 | 21.0 | Jeanty +7.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 |
Should I start Chase Brown or Ashton Jeanty in Week 3?
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.8 projected points (14.8 vs 11.9).
Should I draft Chase Brown or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
Chase Brown. He projects 233.4 fantasy points with 96.9 value over replacement, vs 219.0 points and 82.5 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR).