J.K. Dobbins vs Blake Corum
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans J.K. Dobbins by 0.7 projected points (7.0 vs 6.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
J.K. Dobbins faces LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Blake Corum faces DEN, the 19th-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 J.K. Dobbins: a clear but modest edge of 13.3 points of value over replacement (-13.1 vs -26.4).
The draft market agrees: J.K. Dobbins goes first at ADP 85.5 vs 122.4 for Blake Corum.
| J.K. DobbinsDEN | Blake CorumLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | DEN | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.0 | 6.3 | Dobbins +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #22 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 123.5 | 110.1 | Dobbins +13.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.3 | 6.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -13.1 | -26.4 | Dobbins +13.3 |
| Overall rank | #90 | #101 | Dobbins by 11 |
| Position rank | RB32 | RB35 | |
| Market ADP | 85.5 | 122.4 | Corum +36.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Blake Corum in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans J.K. Dobbins by 0.7 projected points (7.0 vs 6.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft J.K. Dobbins or Blake Corum in 2026 fantasy football?
J.K. Dobbins. He projects 123.5 fantasy points with -13.1 value over replacement, vs 110.1 points and -26.4 for Blake Corum (RB, PPR).