Demarcus Robinson vs KaVontae Turpin
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 Demarcus Robinson by 0.6 projected points (5.6 vs 5.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Demarcus Robinson faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. KaVontae Turpin faces BAL, the 17th-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 Demarcus Robinson: a clear but modest edge of 5.5 points of value over replacement (-86.5 vs -92.0).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Demarcus Robinson carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Demarcus RobinsonSFO | KaVontae TurpinDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | BAL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.6 | 5.0 | Robinson +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.7 | 85.2 | Robinson +5.5 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.5 | -92.0 | Robinson +5.5 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #183 | Robinson by 17 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR72 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Demarcus Robinson or KaVontae Turpin in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Demarcus Robinson by 0.6 projected points (5.6 vs 5.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Demarcus Robinson or KaVontae Turpin in 2026 fantasy football?
Demarcus Robinson. He projects 90.7 fantasy points with -86.5 value over replacement, vs 85.2 points and -92.0 for KaVontae Turpin (WR, PPR).