Jaleel McLaughlin vs Jonah Coleman
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.4 projected points (3.5 vs 3.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face ARI, the 21st-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 Jaleel McLaughlin: a clear but modest edge of 7.1 points of value over replacement (-98.4 vs -105.5).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Jonah Coleman carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Jonah ColemanDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | ARI | ARI | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 3.5 | 3.1 | McLaughlin +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #21 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 60.6 | 53.5 | McLaughlin +7.1 pts |
| Points per game | 3.6 | 3.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -98.4 | -105.5 | McLaughlin +7.1 |
| Overall rank | #186 | #191 | McLaughlin by 5 |
| Position rank | RB57 | RB59 | |
| Market ADP | - | 155.6 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Jonah Coleman in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.4 projected points (3.5 vs 3.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaleel McLaughlin or Jonah Coleman in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaleel McLaughlin. He projects 60.6 fantasy points with -98.4 value over replacement, vs 53.5 points and -105.5 for Jonah Coleman (RB, PPR).