De'Zhaun Stribling vs Keenan Allen
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 2.0 projected points (7.9 vs 5.9).
De'Zhaun Stribling faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Keenan Allen faces BUF, the 29th-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 12.0 points of value over replacement (-50.1 vs -62.1).
The draft market agrees: De'Zhaun Stribling goes first at ADP 124.0 vs 139.4 for Keenan Allen.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Keenan AllenLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | BUF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.9 | 5.9 | Stribling +2.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #29 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.1 | 115.1 | Stribling +12.0 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -50.1 | -62.1 | Stribling +12.0 |
| Overall rank | #131 | #140 | Stribling by 9 |
| Position rank | WR58 | WR60 | |
| Market ADP | 124.0 | 139.4 | Allen +15.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start De'Zhaun Stribling or Keenan Allen in Week 3?
Start De'Zhaun Stribling this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.0 projected points (7.9 vs 5.9).
Should I draft De'Zhaun Stribling or Keenan Allen in 2026 fantasy football?
De'Zhaun Stribling. He projects 127.1 fantasy points with -50.1 value over replacement, vs 115.1 points and -62.1 for Keenan Allen (WR, PPR).