Kenneth Walker III vs Javonte Williams
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Javonte Williams by 0.7 projected points (19.6 vs 18.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Javonte Williams faces GB, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kenneth Walker III faces LAC, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Kenneth Walker III ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, 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 Kenneth Walker III, and it isn't close: 26.0 points of value over replacement separate them (170.0 vs 144.0).
The draft market agrees: Kenneth Walker III goes first at ADP 21.1 vs 31.1 for Javonte Williams.
| Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Javonte WilliamsDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | GB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 18.8 | 19.6 | Williams +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #20 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 327.7 | 301.6 | III +26.0 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 17.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 170.0 | 144.0 | III +26.0 |
| Overall rank | #7 | #9 | III by 2 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB9 | |
| Market ADP | 21.1 | 31.1 | Williams +10.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 14 |
Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Javonte Williams in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Javonte Williams by 0.7 projected points (19.6 vs 18.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Javonte Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Kenneth Walker III. He projects 327.7 fantasy points with 170.0 value over replacement, vs 301.6 points and 144.0 for Javonte Williams (RB, PPR).