Malik Washington vs Caleb Douglas
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 Malik Washington by 0.5 projected points (5.3 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face KC, the 32nd-friendliest matchup a WR 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 Malik Washington: a clear but modest edge of 10.0 points of value over replacement (-73.1 vs -83.0).
The draft market agrees: Malik Washington goes first at ADP 151.9 vs 164.1 for Caleb Douglas.
Health note: Caleb Douglas carries an injury flag of Out (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Malik WashingtonMIA | Caleb DouglasMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | KC | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.3 | 4.8 | Washington +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #32 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 105.4 | 95.4 | Washington +10.0 pts |
| Points per game | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -73.1 | -83.0 | Washington +10.0 |
| Overall rank | #152 | #162 | Washington by 10 |
| Position rank | WR65 | WR68 | |
| Market ADP | 151.9 | 164.1 | Douglas +12.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Malik Washington or Caleb Douglas in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Malik Washington by 0.5 projected points (5.3 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Malik Washington or Caleb Douglas in 2026 fantasy football?
Malik Washington. He projects 105.4 fantasy points with -73.1 value over replacement, vs 95.4 points and -83.0 for Caleb Douglas (WR, PPR).