Rachaad White vs Chris Rodriguez
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 Rachaad White by 0.6 projected points (4.9 vs 4.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rachaad White faces SEA, the 27th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Chris Rodriguez faces NE, 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 Rachaad White, and it isn't close: 18.7 points of value over replacement separate them (-45.7 vs -64.4).
The draft market agrees: Rachaad White goes first at ADP 130.0 vs 156.3 for Chris Rodriguez.
| Rachaad WhiteWAS | Chris RodriguezJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | SEA | NE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 4.9 | 4.3 | White +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.9 | 72.1 | White +18.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -45.7 | -64.4 | White +18.7 |
| Overall rank | #126 | #144 | White by 18 |
| Position rank | RB41 | RB44 | |
| Market ADP | 130.0 | 156.3 | Rodriguez +26.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Rachaad White or Chris Rodriguez in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rachaad White by 0.6 projected points (4.9 vs 4.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rachaad White or Chris Rodriguez in 2026 fantasy football?
Rachaad White. He projects 90.9 fantasy points with -45.7 value over replacement, vs 72.1 points and -64.4 for Chris Rodriguez (RB, PPR).