Jakobi Meyers vs Deebo Samuel
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 0.4 projected points (8.2 vs 7.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jakobi Meyers faces CIN, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Deebo Samuel faces IND, the 16th-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 2.3 points of value over replacement (-45.2 vs -47.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jakobi Meyers goes first at ADP 90.2 vs 115.4 for Deebo Samuel.
| Jakobi MeyersJAX | Deebo SamuelWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CIN | IND | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 8.2 | 7.8 | Meyers +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 135.1 | 132.9 | Meyers +2.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.9 | 7.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -45.2 | -47.5 | Meyers +2.3 |
| Overall rank | #121 | #123 | Meyers by 2 |
| Position rank | WR52 | WR53 | |
| Market ADP | 90.2 | 115.4 | Samuel +25.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Deebo Samuel in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jakobi Meyers by 0.4 projected points (8.2 vs 7.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jakobi Meyers or Deebo Samuel in 2026 fantasy football?
Jakobi Meyers. He projects 135.1 fantasy points with -45.2 value over replacement, vs 132.9 points and -47.5 for Deebo Samuel (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.