Jaleel McLaughlin vs Tank Bigsby
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.1 projected points (2.5 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jaleel McLaughlin faces SF, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tank Bigsby faces LA, the 23rd-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 Jaleel McLaughlin by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-93.7 vs -94.8), 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 | Tank BigsbyPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SF | LA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 2.5 | 2.4 | McLaughlin +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #20 | #23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.9 | 41.8 | McLaughlin +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.7 | -94.8 | McLaughlin +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #181 | #187 | McLaughlin by 6 |
| Position rank | RB65 | RB68 | |
| Market ADP | - | 159.1 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 10 |
Should I start Jaleel McLaughlin or Tank Bigsby in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaleel McLaughlin by 0.1 projected points (2.5 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaleel McLaughlin or Tank Bigsby in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaleel McLaughlin. He projects 42.9 fantasy points with -93.7 value over replacement, vs 41.8 points and -94.8 for Tank Bigsby (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.