Deebo Samuel vs Jordyn Tyson
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 Jordyn Tyson by 0.0 projected points (8.4 vs 8.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jordyn Tyson faces NYG, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Deebo Samuel faces SF, the 15th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Deebo Samuel 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 Deebo Samuel by 1.3 points of value over replacement (-51.7 vs -53.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 150.3 for Jordyn Tyson.
Health note: Deebo Samuel carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Jordyn TysonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.4 | 8.4 | Even |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 141.1 | 139.8 | Samuel +1.3 pts |
| Points per game | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.7 | -53.0 | Samuel +1.3 |
| Overall rank | #131 | #134 | Samuel by 3 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR47 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 150.3 | Tyson +34.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Out | IR |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Jordyn Tyson in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jordyn Tyson by 0.0 projected points (8.4 vs 8.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Jordyn Tyson in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 141.1 fantasy points with -51.7 value over replacement, vs 139.8 points and -53.0 for Jordyn Tyson (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.