De'Zhaun Stribling vs Dontayvion Wicks
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start De'Zhaun Stribling this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (7.9 vs 6.6).
De'Zhaun Stribling faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Dontayvion Wicks faces CHI, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR 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 De'Zhaun Stribling: a clear but modest edge of 13.8 points of value over replacement (-51.3 vs -65.2).
The draft market agrees: De'Zhaun Stribling goes first at ADP 124.0 vs 157.7 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Dontayvion WicksPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | CHI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.9 | 6.6 | Stribling +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.1 | 113.3 | Stribling +13.8 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.3 | -65.2 | Stribling +13.8 |
| Overall rank | #130 | #143 | Stribling by 13 |
| Position rank | WR57 | WR60 | |
| Market ADP | 124.0 | 157.7 | Wicks +33.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start De'Zhaun Stribling or Dontayvion Wicks in Week 3?
Start De'Zhaun Stribling this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (7.9 vs 6.6).
Should I draft De'Zhaun Stribling or Dontayvion Wicks in 2026 fantasy football?
De'Zhaun Stribling. He projects 127.1 fantasy points with -51.3 value over replacement, vs 113.3 points and -65.2 for Dontayvion Wicks (WR, PPR).