Xavier Worthy vs Jakobi Meyers
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Worthy by 0.8 projected points (8.6 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Xavier Worthy faces LV, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jakobi Meyers faces CIN, the 18th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Worthy by 2.0 points of value over replacement (-41.3 vs -43.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jakobi Meyers first (ADP 90.2 vs 107.3). If the model is right, Xavier Worthy is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jakobi Meyers carries an injury flag of Questionable (Thumb), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Xavier WorthyKAN | Jakobi MeyersJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | LV | CIN | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 8.6 | 7.9 | Worthy +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 137.1 | 135.1 | Worthy +2.0 pts |
| Points per game | 8.1 | 7.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.3 | -43.3 | Worthy +2.0 |
| Overall rank | #117 | #120 | Worthy by 3 |
| Position rank | WR49 | WR51 | |
| Market ADP | 107.3 | 90.2 | Worthy +17.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Xavier Worthy or Jakobi Meyers in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Worthy by 0.8 projected points (8.6 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Xavier Worthy or Jakobi Meyers in 2026 fantasy football?
Xavier Worthy. He projects 137.1 fantasy points with -41.3 value over replacement, vs 135.1 points and -43.3 for Jakobi Meyers (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.