Xavier Legette vs Demarcus Robinson
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 Xavier Legette by 0.3 projected points (5.9 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Xavier Legette faces CLE, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Demarcus Robinson faces ARI, the 9th-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 Xavier Legette: a clear but modest edge of 9.7 points of value over replacement (-76.8 vs -86.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Xavier Legette carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Demarcus Robinson carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Xavier LegetteCAR | Demarcus RobinsonSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CLE | ARI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.9 | 5.6 | Legette +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #16 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.4 | 90.7 | Legette +9.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -76.8 | -86.5 | Legette +9.7 |
| Overall rank | #157 | #166 | Legette by 9 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR70 | |
| Market ADP | 191.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 16 | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I start Xavier Legette or Demarcus Robinson in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Legette by 0.3 projected points (5.9 vs 5.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Xavier Legette or Demarcus Robinson in 2026 fantasy football?
Xavier Legette. He projects 100.4 fantasy points with -76.8 value over replacement, vs 90.7 points and -86.5 for Demarcus Robinson (WR, PPR).