J.K. Dobbins vs RJ Harvey
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 J.K. Dobbins by 0.6 projected points (7.3 vs 6.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB 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 J.K. Dobbins: a clear but modest edge of 10.7 points of value over replacement (-7.4 vs -18.1).
The draft market agrees: J.K. Dobbins goes first at ADP 85.5 vs 94.1 for RJ Harvey.
| J.K. DobbinsDEN | RJ HarveyDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | LA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.3 | 6.7 | Dobbins +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #22 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 129.1 | 118.5 | Dobbins +10.7 pts |
| Points per game | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -7.4 | -18.1 | Dobbins +10.7 |
| Overall rank | #81 | #95 | Dobbins by 14 |
| Position rank | RB31 | RB33 | |
| Market ADP | 85.5 | 94.1 | Harvey +8.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 |
Should I start J.K. Dobbins or RJ Harvey in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans J.K. Dobbins by 0.6 projected points (7.3 vs 6.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft J.K. Dobbins or RJ Harvey in 2026 fantasy football?
J.K. Dobbins. He projects 129.1 fantasy points with -7.4 value over replacement, vs 118.5 points and -18.1 for RJ Harvey (RB, PPR).