Jaleel McLaughlin vs Samaje Perine
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Jaleel McLaughlin this week: Samaje Perine is on bye in Week 6.
Jaleel McLaughlin gets SEA, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 2.6 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 Jaleel McLaughlin by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-93.7 vs -95.1), 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.
| Jaleel McLaughlinDEN | Samaje PerineCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SEA | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 2.6 | 0.0 | McLaughlin +2.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #9 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.9 | 41.5 | McLaughlin +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.7 | -95.1 | McLaughlin +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #186 | #192 | McLaughlin by 6 |
| Position rank | RB70 | RB73 | |
| Market ADP | - | 168.0 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Samaje Perine in Week 6?
Start Jaleel McLaughlin this week: Samaje Perine is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Jaleel McLaughlin or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaleel McLaughlin. He projects 42.9 fantasy points with -93.7 value over replacement, vs 41.5 points and -95.1 for Samaje Perine (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.