Saquon Barkley vs Ashton Jeanty
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Saquon Barkley this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (15.1 vs 13.6).
Saquon Barkley faces CAR, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Ashton Jeanty faces BUF, the 15th-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 Saquon Barkley: a clear but modest edge of 13.2 points of value over replacement (103.5 vs 90.3).
The draft market agrees: Saquon Barkley goes first at ADP 18.3 vs 21.0 for Ashton Jeanty.
Health note: Saquon Barkley carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Saquon BarkleyPHI | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CAR | BUF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 15.1 | 13.6 | Barkley +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 240.1 | 226.9 | Barkley +13.2 pts |
| Points per game | 14.1 | 13.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 103.5 | 90.3 | Barkley +13.2 |
| Overall rank | #12 | #17 | Barkley by 5 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB10 | |
| Market ADP | 18.3 | 21.0 | Jeanty +2.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Saquon Barkley or Ashton Jeanty in Week 6?
Start Saquon Barkley this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (15.1 vs 13.6).
Should I draft Saquon Barkley or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
Saquon Barkley. He projects 240.1 fantasy points with 103.5 value over replacement, vs 226.9 points and 90.3 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR).