Emeka Egbuka vs Jameson Williams
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (12.5 vs 10.9).
Jameson Williams faces NYJ, the 4th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Emeka Egbuka faces MIN, the 26th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Emeka Egbuka 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
The model takes Emeka Egbuka: a clear but modest edge of 5.0 points of value over replacement (20.5 vs 15.5).
The draft market agrees: Emeka Egbuka goes first at ADP 35.0 vs 45.4 for Jameson Williams.
| Emeka EgbukaTAM | Jameson WilliamsDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIN | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.9 | 12.5 | Williams +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #26 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 199.0 | 193.9 | Egbuka +5.0 pts |
| Points per game | 11.7 | 11.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 20.5 | 15.5 | Egbuka +5.0 |
| Overall rank | #51 | #56 | Egbuka by 5 |
| Position rank | WR18 | WR20 | |
| Market ADP | 35.0 | 45.4 | Williams +10.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Should I start Emeka Egbuka or Jameson Williams in Week 3?
Start Jameson Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (12.5 vs 10.9).
Should I draft Emeka Egbuka or Jameson Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Emeka Egbuka. He projects 199.0 fantasy points with 20.5 value over replacement, vs 193.9 points and 15.5 for Jameson Williams (WR, PPR).