De'Von Achane vs Chase Brown
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (14.8 vs 12.3).
Chase Brown faces PIT, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. De'Von Achane faces KC, the 32nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks De'Von Achane ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes De'Von Achane: a clear but modest edge of 12.0 points of value over replacement (108.9 vs 96.9).
The draft market agrees: De'Von Achane goes first at ADP 9.7 vs 13.1 for Chase Brown.
| De'Von AchaneMIA | Chase BrownCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | KC | PIT | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.3 | 14.8 | Brown +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #32 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 245.4 | 233.4 | Achane +12.0 pts |
| Points per game | 14.4 | 13.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 108.9 | 96.9 | Achane +12.0 |
| Overall rank | #11 | #14 | Achane by 3 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB9 | |
| Market ADP | 9.7 | 13.1 | Brown +3.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 6 |
Should I start De'Von Achane or Chase Brown in Week 3?
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (14.8 vs 12.3).
Should I draft De'Von Achane or Chase Brown in 2026 fantasy football?
De'Von Achane. He projects 245.4 fantasy points with 108.9 value over replacement, vs 233.4 points and 96.9 for Chase Brown (RB, PPR).