Kenneth Walker III vs Ashton Jeanty
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (14.0 vs 11.9).
Kenneth Walker III faces MIA, the 8th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kenneth Walker III by 4.0 points of value over replacement (86.5 vs 82.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market has them practically even (ADP 21.1 vs 21.0), so whichever falls to you is the pick.
| Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | NO | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 14.0 | 11.9 | III +2.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 223.1 | 219.0 | III +4.0 pts |
| Points per game | 13.1 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 86.5 | 82.5 | III +4.0 |
| Overall rank | #17 | #20 | III by 3 |
| Position rank | RB10 | RB12 | |
| Market ADP | 21.1 | 21.0 | Even |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 |
Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Ashton Jeanty in Week 3?
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (14.0 vs 11.9).
Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
Kenneth Walker III. He projects 223.1 fantasy points with 86.5 value over replacement, vs 219.0 points and 82.5 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.