Bijan Robinson vs Jonathan Taylor
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (19.5 vs 18.3).
Jonathan Taylor faces HOU, the 10th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Bijan Robinson faces GB, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Bijan Robinson ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Bijan Robinson: a clear but modest edge of 12.4 points of value over replacement (191.7 vs 179.3).
The draft market agrees: Bijan Robinson goes first at ADP 2.3 vs 7.4 for Jonathan Taylor.
| Bijan RobinsonATL | Jonathan TaylorIND | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | GB | HOU | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 18.3 | 19.5 | Taylor +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #23 | #10 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 328.3 | 315.9 | Robinson +12.4 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 18.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 191.7 | 179.3 | Robinson +12.4 |
| Overall rank | #2 | #3 | Robinson by 1 |
| Position rank | RB2 | RB3 | |
| Market ADP | 2.3 | 7.4 | Taylor +5.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 13 |
Should I start Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor in Week 3?
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (19.5 vs 18.3).
Should I draft Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor in 2026 fantasy football?
Bijan Robinson. He projects 328.3 fantasy points with 191.7 value over replacement, vs 315.9 points and 179.3 for Jonathan Taylor (RB, PPR).