Demarcus Robinson vs Tutu Atwell
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Demarcus Robinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (5.6 vs 4.3).
Demarcus Robinson faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tutu Atwell faces KC, the 32nd-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 Demarcus Robinson by 4.7 points of value over replacement (-86.5 vs -91.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
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 | Tutu AtwellMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.6 | 4.3 | Robinson +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.7 | 86.0 | Robinson +4.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.5 | -91.3 | Robinson +4.7 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #176 | Robinson by 10 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR71 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Demarcus Robinson or Tutu Atwell in Week 3?
Start Demarcus Robinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (5.6 vs 4.3).
Should I draft Demarcus Robinson or Tutu Atwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Demarcus Robinson. He projects 90.7 fantasy points with -86.5 value over replacement, vs 86.0 points and -91.3 for Tutu Atwell (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.