Jawhar Jordan vs Kareem Hunt
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 0.2 projected points (3.1 vs 2.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jawhar Jordan faces IND, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kareem Hunt faces MIA, the 8th-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 Jawhar Jordan by 3.0 points of value over replacement (-86.7 vs -89.7), 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.
| Jawhar JordanHOU | Kareem HuntKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | IND | MIA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 3.1 | 2.9 | Jordan +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 49.8 | 46.9 | Jordan +3.0 pts |
| Points per game | 2.9 | 2.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.7 | -89.7 | Jordan +3.0 |
| Overall rank | #167 | #172 | Jordan by 5 |
| Position rank | RB53 | RB56 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Kareem Hunt in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 0.2 projected points (3.1 vs 2.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jawhar Jordan or Kareem Hunt in 2026 fantasy football?
Jawhar Jordan. He projects 49.8 fantasy points with -86.7 value over replacement, vs 46.9 points and -89.7 for Kareem Hunt (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.