D'Andre Swift vs Ashton Jeanty
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 D'Andre Swift by 0.9 projected points (17.0 vs 16.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
D'Andre Swift faces ATL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Ashton Jeanty faces BUF, the 16th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans D'Andre Swift by 2.2 points of value over replacement (112.3 vs 110.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Ashton Jeanty first (ADP 21.0 vs 42.4). If the model is right, D'Andre Swift is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| D'Andre SwiftCHI | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ATL | BUF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 17.0 | 16.0 | Swift +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #5 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 270.0 | 267.8 | Swift +2.2 pts |
| Points per game | 15.9 | 15.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 112.3 | 110.1 | Swift +2.2 |
| Overall rank | #14 | #15 | Swift by 1 |
| Position rank | RB11 | RB12 | |
| Market ADP | 42.4 | 21.0 | Swift +21.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Ashton Jeanty in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans D'Andre Swift by 0.9 projected points (17.0 vs 16.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft D'Andre Swift or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
D'Andre Swift. He projects 270.0 fantasy points with 112.3 value over replacement, vs 267.8 points and 110.1 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.