Malik Nabers vs Garrett Wilson
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Malik Nabers this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (12.7 vs 11.1).
Malik Nabers faces TEN, the 12th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Garrett Wilson faces DET, the 24th-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 Malik Nabers: a clear but modest edge of 11.6 points of value over replacement (34.5 vs 22.9).
The draft market has them practically even (ADP 27.1 vs 26.8), so whichever falls to you is the pick.
| Malik NabersNYG | Garrett WilsonNYJ | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TEN | DET | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.7 | 11.1 | Nabers +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #12 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 211.7 | 200.1 | Nabers +11.6 pts |
| Points per game | 12.5 | 11.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 34.5 | 22.9 | Nabers +11.6 |
| Overall rank | #44 | #51 | Nabers by 7 |
| Position rank | WR15 | WR18 | |
| Market ADP | 27.1 | 26.8 | Even |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
Should I start Malik Nabers or Garrett Wilson in Week 3?
Start Malik Nabers this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (12.7 vs 11.1).
Should I draft Malik Nabers or Garrett Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Malik Nabers. He projects 211.7 fantasy points with 34.5 value over replacement, vs 200.1 points and 22.9 for Garrett Wilson (WR, PPR).