Zachariah Branch vs Dontayvion Wicks
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Zachariah Branch this week: Dontayvion Wicks is on bye in Week 10.
Zachariah Branch gets KC, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 5.2 points.
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 Zachariah Branch by 3.7 points of value over replacement (-86.8 vs -90.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Zachariah Branch goes first at ADP 151.5 vs 157.7 for Dontayvion Wicks.
Health note: Zachariah Branch carries an injury flag of Doubtful (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Dontayvion Wicks carries an injury flag of Out (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zachariah BranchATL | Dontayvion WicksPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | KC | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 5.2 | 0.0 | Branch +5.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #21 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.3 | 86.6 | Branch +3.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.8 | -90.5 | Branch +3.7 |
| Overall rank | #176 | #181 | Branch by 5 |
| Position rank | WR64 | WR66 | |
| Market ADP | 151.5 | 157.7 | Wicks +6.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Doubtful | Out |
Should I start Zachariah Branch or Dontayvion Wicks in Week 10?
Start Zachariah Branch this week: Dontayvion Wicks is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Zachariah Branch or Dontayvion Wicks in 2026 fantasy football?
Zachariah Branch. He projects 90.3 fantasy points with -86.8 value over replacement, vs 86.6 points and -90.5 for Dontayvion Wicks (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.