Dontayvion Wicks vs Ja'Kobi Lane
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 Ja'Kobi Lane by 0.7 projected points (7.4 vs 6.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Ja'Kobi Lane faces DAL, the 1st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Dontayvion Wicks faces CHI, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Dontayvion Wicks ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, 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 Dontayvion Wicks by 4.5 points of value over replacement (-63.9 vs -68.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Dontayvion Wicks goes first at ADP 157.7 vs 158.5 for Ja'Kobi Lane.
Health note: Ja'Kobi Lane carries an injury flag of IR (Wrist), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Dontayvion WicksPHI | Ja'Kobi LaneBAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CHI | DAL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.6 | 7.4 | Lane +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #18 | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 113.3 | 108.8 | Wicks +4.5 pts |
| Points per game | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -63.9 | -68.4 | Wicks +4.5 |
| Overall rank | #143 | #149 | Wicks by 6 |
| Position rank | WR61 | WR64 | |
| Market ADP | 157.7 | 158.5 | Lane +0.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Dontayvion Wicks or Ja'Kobi Lane in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Ja'Kobi Lane by 0.7 projected points (7.4 vs 6.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Dontayvion Wicks or Ja'Kobi Lane in 2026 fantasy football?
Dontayvion Wicks. He projects 113.3 fantasy points with -63.9 value over replacement, vs 108.8 points and -68.4 for Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.