Keaton Mitchell vs Jaleel McLaughlin
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Jaleel McLaughlin this week: Keaton Mitchell is on bye in Week 7.
Jaleel McLaughlin gets ARI, the 21st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 2.5 points.
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 Keaton Mitchell by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-92.4 vs -93.7), 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.
| Keaton MitchellLAC | Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | ARI | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 2.5 | McLaughlin +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 44.1 | 42.9 | Mitchell +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 2.6 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.4 | -93.7 | Mitchell +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #180 | #184 | Mitchell by 4 |
| Position rank | RB65 | RB68 | |
| Market ADP | 158.7 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Should I start Keaton Mitchell or Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 7?
Start Jaleel McLaughlin this week: Keaton Mitchell is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Keaton Mitchell or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?
Keaton Mitchell. He projects 44.1 fantasy points with -92.4 value over replacement, vs 42.9 points and -93.7 for Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.