Javonte Williams vs Bucky Irving
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Javonte Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (13.5 vs 10.9).
Javonte Williams faces GB, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Bucky Irving faces PIT, 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 Javonte Williams, and it isn't close: 15.5 points of value over replacement separate them (70.1 vs 54.6).
The draft market agrees: Javonte Williams goes first at ADP 31.1 vs 46.2 for Bucky Irving.
| Javonte WilliamsDAL | Bucky IrvingTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | GB | PIT | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 13.5 | 10.9 | Williams +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #2 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 206.7 | 191.1 | Williams +15.5 pts |
| Points per game | 12.2 | 11.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 70.1 | 54.6 | Williams +15.5 |
| Overall rank | #24 | #32 | Williams by 8 |
| Position rank | RB15 | RB18 | |
| Market ADP | 31.1 | 46.2 | Irving +15.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 10 |
Should I start Javonte Williams or Bucky Irving in Week 6?
Start Javonte Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (13.5 vs 10.9).
Should I draft Javonte Williams or Bucky Irving in 2026 fantasy football?
Javonte Williams. He projects 206.7 fantasy points with 70.1 value over replacement, vs 191.1 points and 54.6 for Bucky Irving (RB, PPR).