Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Drake London
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaxon Smith-Njigba by 0.9 projected points (15.9 vs 14.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces DEN, the 27th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Drake London faces CHI, the 10th-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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and it isn't close: 52.7 points of value over replacement separate them (120.6 vs 67.9).
The draft market agrees: Jaxon Smith-Njigba goes first at ADP 5.9 vs 13.5 for Drake London.
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA | Drake LondonATL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DEN | CHI | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 15.9 | 14.9 | Smith-Njigba +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #27 | #10 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 299.0 | 246.3 | Smith-Njigba +52.7 pts |
| Points per game | 17.6 | 14.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 120.6 | 67.9 | Smith-Njigba +52.7 |
| Overall rank | #9 | #24 | Smith-Njigba by 15 |
| Position rank | WR3 | WR6 | |
| Market ADP | 5.9 | 13.5 | London +7.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Drake London in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaxon Smith-Njigba by 0.9 projected points (15.9 vs 14.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Drake London in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He projects 299.0 fantasy points with 120.6 value over replacement, vs 246.3 points and 67.9 for Drake London (WR, PPR).