Chris Rodriguez vs Ty Johnson
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Ty Johnson by 0.6 projected points (5.8 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Ty Johnson faces LV, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Chris Rodriguez faces HOU, the 19th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Chris Rodriguez ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chris Rodriguez by 3.2 points of value over replacement (-68.0 vs -71.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ty Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Chris RodriguezJAX | Ty JohnsonBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | HOU | LV | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.2 | 5.8 | Johnson +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #19 | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 89.7 | 86.5 | Rodriguez +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -68.0 | -71.2 | Rodriguez +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #156 | #161 | Rodriguez by 5 |
| Position rank | RB51 | RB52 | |
| Market ADP | 156.3 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Chris Rodriguez or Ty Johnson in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Ty Johnson by 0.6 projected points (5.8 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Chris Rodriguez or Ty Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Chris Rodriguez. He projects 89.7 fantasy points with -68.0 value over replacement, vs 86.5 points and -71.2 for Ty Johnson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.