Chase Brown vs Jeremiyah Love
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (14.8 vs 12.3).
Chase Brown faces BAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jeremiyah Love faces DEN, the 14th-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 Chase Brown, and it isn't close: 22.3 points of value over replacement separate them (70.1 vs 47.7).
The draft market agrees: Chase Brown goes first at ADP 13.1 vs 28.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Health note: Jeremiyah Love carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chase BrownCIN | Jeremiyah LoveARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | BAL | DEN | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 14.8 | 12.3 | Brown +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #3 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 229.0 | 206.7 | Brown +22.3 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 12.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 70.1 | 47.7 | Brown +22.3 |
| Overall rank | #21 | #28 | Brown by 7 |
| Position rank | RB15 | RB18 | |
| Market ADP | 13.1 | 28.3 | Love +15.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Chase Brown or Jeremiyah Love in Week 7?
Start Chase Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.5 projected points (14.8 vs 12.3).
Should I draft Chase Brown or Jeremiyah Love in 2026 fantasy football?
Chase Brown. He projects 229.0 fantasy points with 70.1 value over replacement, vs 206.7 points and 47.7 for Jeremiyah Love (RB, PPR).