Brian Robinson Jr. vs Keaton Mitchell
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Brian Robinson Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.3 projected points (8.5 vs 6.2).
Brian Robinson Jr. faces WAS, the 4th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Keaton Mitchell faces KC, the 28th-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 Brian Robinson Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 14.7 points of value over replacement (-25.6 vs -40.3).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Keaton Mitchell first (ADP 158.7 vs 161.9). If the model is right, Brian Robinson Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Brian Robinson Jr.SFO | Keaton MitchellLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | WAS | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.5 | 6.2 | Jr. +2.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 132.1 | 117.4 | Jr. +14.7 pts |
| Points per game | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -25.6 | -40.3 | Jr. +14.7 |
| Overall rank | #105 | #121 | Jr. by 16 |
| Position rank | RB42 | RB44 | |
| Market ADP | 161.9 | 158.7 | Jr. +3.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Brian Robinson Jr. or Keaton Mitchell in Week 6?
Start Brian Robinson Jr. this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.3 projected points (8.5 vs 6.2).
Should I draft Brian Robinson Jr. or Keaton Mitchell in 2026 fantasy football?
Brian Robinson Jr.. He projects 132.1 fantasy points with -25.6 value over replacement, vs 117.4 points and -40.3 for Keaton Mitchell (RB, PPR).