Mike Washington Jr. vs Brian Robinson Jr.
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 Mike Washington Jr. by 0.0 projected points (3.6 vs 3.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mike Washington Jr. faces NO, the 26th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Brian Robinson Jr. faces ARI, the 6th-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 Mike Washington Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 9.5 points of value over replacement (-70.6 vs -80.1).
The draft market agrees: Mike Washington Jr. goes first at ADP 151.4 vs 161.9 for Brian Robinson Jr..
| Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Brian Robinson Jr.SFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NO | ARI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 3.6 | 3.6 | Even |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #26 | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 66.0 | 56.5 | Jr. +9.5 pts |
| Points per game | 3.9 | 3.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -70.6 | -80.1 | Jr. +9.5 |
| Overall rank | #150 | #157 | Jr. by 7 |
| Position rank | RB47 | RB49 | |
| Market ADP | 151.4 | 161.9 | Jr. +10.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 |
Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Brian Robinson Jr. in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mike Washington Jr. by 0.0 projected points (3.6 vs 3.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Mike Washington Jr. or Brian Robinson Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Washington Jr.. He projects 66.0 fantasy points with -70.6 value over replacement, vs 56.5 points and -80.1 for Brian Robinson Jr. (RB, PPR).