D'Andre Swift vs Bucky Irving
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start D'Andre Swift this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.3 vs 10.0).
D'Andre Swift faces PHI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Bucky Irving faces MIN, the 25th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans D'Andre Swift by 4.5 points of value over replacement (49.4 vs 44.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: D'Andre Swift goes first at ADP 42.4 vs 46.2 for Bucky Irving.
| D'Andre SwiftCHI | Bucky IrvingTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PHI | MIN | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 11.3 | 10.0 | Swift +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 186.0 | 181.5 | Swift +4.5 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 10.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 49.4 | 44.9 | Swift +4.5 |
| Overall rank | #36 | #39 | Swift by 3 |
| Position rank | RB19 | RB20 | |
| Market ADP | 42.4 | 46.2 | Irving +3.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 |
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Bucky Irving in Week 3?
Start D'Andre Swift this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (11.3 vs 10.0).
Should I draft D'Andre Swift or Bucky Irving in 2026 fantasy football?
D'Andre Swift. He projects 186.0 fantasy points with 49.4 value over replacement, vs 181.5 points and 44.9 for Bucky Irving (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.