Jonathan Taylor vs Chase Brown
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: Chase Brown is on bye in Week 6.
Jonathan Taylor gets TEN, the 24th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 16.6 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jonathan Taylor, and it isn't close: 51.6 points of value over replacement separate them (154.7 vs 103.2).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.4 vs 13.1 for Chase Brown.
| Jonathan TaylorIND | Chase BrownCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TEN | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.6 | 0.0 | Taylor +16.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #24 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 291.3 | 239.7 | Taylor +51.6 pts |
| Points per game | 17.1 | 14.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 154.7 | 103.2 | Taylor +51.6 |
| Overall rank | #4 | #11 | Taylor by 7 |
| Position rank | RB4 | RB7 | |
| Market ADP | 7.4 | 13.1 | Brown +5.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 |
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Chase Brown in Week 6?
Start Jonathan Taylor this week: Chase Brown is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Chase Brown in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 291.3 fantasy points with 154.7 value over replacement, vs 239.7 points and 103.2 for Chase Brown (RB, PPR).