Jonathan Taylor vs Javonte Williams
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Javonte Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.9 projected points (19.6 vs 16.7).
Javonte Williams faces SF, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jonathan Taylor faces MIA, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jonathan Taylor ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 10, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jonathan Taylor, and it isn't close: 15.0 points of value over replacement separate them (162.3 vs 147.3).
The draft market agrees: Jonathan Taylor goes first at ADP 7.4 vs 31.1 for Javonte Williams.
| Jonathan TaylorIND | Javonte WilliamsDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | MIA | SF | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 16.7 | 19.6 | Williams +2.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 309.0 | 294.0 | Taylor +15.0 pts |
| Points per game | 18.2 | 17.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 162.3 | 147.3 | Taylor +15.0 |
| Overall rank | #5 | #9 | Taylor by 4 |
| Position rank | RB5 | RB8 | |
| Market ADP | 7.4 | 31.1 | Williams +23.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 14 |
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Javonte Williams in Week 10?
Start Javonte Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.9 projected points (19.6 vs 16.7).
Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Javonte Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonathan Taylor. He projects 309.0 fantasy points with 162.3 value over replacement, vs 294.0 points and 147.3 for Javonte Williams (RB, PPR).