Jaleel McLaughlin vs Jaylen Wright
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 Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.3 projected points (2.4 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jaleel McLaughlin faces LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaylen Wright faces KC, the 32nd-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 1.1 points of value over replacement (-93.7 vs -94.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Jaylen Wright carries an injury flag of Doubtful (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Jaylen WrightMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.4 | 2.1 | McLaughlin +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #22 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.9 | 41.8 | McLaughlin +1.1 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.7 | -94.8 | McLaughlin +1.1 |
| Overall rank | #189 | #192 | McLaughlin by 3 |
| Position rank | RB68 | RB71 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Doubtful |
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Jaylen Wright in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.3 projected points (2.4 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaleel McLaughlin or Jaylen Wright in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaleel McLaughlin. He projects 42.9 fantasy points with -93.7 value over replacement, vs 41.8 points and -94.8 for Jaylen Wright (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.