Jakobi Meyers vs De'Zhaun Stribling
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 Jakobi Meyers by 0.1 projected points (8.0 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jakobi Meyers faces NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. De'Zhaun Stribling faces ARI, the 9th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 4.4 points of value over replacement (-47.0 vs -51.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jakobi Meyers goes first at ADP 90.2 vs 124.0 for De'Zhaun Stribling.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jakobi MeyersJAX | De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | ARI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.0 | 7.9 | Meyers +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 131.5 | 127.1 | Meyers +4.4 pts |
| Points per game | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -47.0 | -51.3 | Meyers +4.4 |
| Overall rank | #124 | #130 | Meyers by 6 |
| Position rank | WR54 | WR57 | |
| Market ADP | 90.2 | 124.0 | Stribling +33.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or De'Zhaun Stribling in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 0.1 projected points (8.0 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jakobi Meyers or De'Zhaun Stribling in 2026 fantasy football?
Jakobi Meyers. He projects 131.5 fantasy points with -47.0 value over replacement, vs 127.1 points and -51.3 for De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.