Kendre Miller vs Jaleel McLaughlin
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 Kendre Miller by 0.2 projected points (2.6 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kendre Miller faces LV, the 12th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaleel McLaughlin faces 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kendre Miller by 0.8 points of value over replacement (-92.9 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.
| Kendre MillerNOR | Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LV | LA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.6 | 2.4 | Miller +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #12 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 43.7 | 42.9 | Miller +0.8 pts |
| Points per game | 2.6 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.9 | -93.7 | Miller +0.8 |
| Overall rank | #184 | #189 | Miller by 5 |
| Position rank | RB65 | RB68 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Should I start Kendre Miller or Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kendre Miller by 0.2 projected points (2.6 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kendre Miller or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?
Kendre Miller. He projects 43.7 fantasy points with -92.9 value over replacement, vs 42.9 points and -93.7 for Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.