Mike Washington Jr. vs Jaleel McLaughlin
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 Mike Washington Jr. by 0.4 projected points (3.9 vs 3.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mike Washington Jr. faces LA, the 19th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaleel McLaughlin faces 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 Mike Washington Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 5.9 points of value over replacement (-92.5 vs -98.4).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Mike Washington Jr. carries an injury flag of Questionable (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | LA | ARI | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 3.9 | 3.5 | Jr. +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #19 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 66.5 | 60.6 | Jr. +5.9 pts |
| Points per game | 3.9 | 3.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.5 | -98.4 | Jr. +5.9 |
| Overall rank | #182 | #186 | Jr. by 4 |
| Position rank | RB56 | RB57 | |
| Market ADP | 151.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mike Washington Jr. by 0.4 projected points (3.9 vs 3.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Mike Washington Jr. or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Washington Jr.. He projects 66.5 fantasy points with -92.5 value over replacement, vs 60.6 points and -98.4 for Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, PPR).