Jawhar Jordan vs Michael Carter
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 Jawhar Jordan by 0.4 projected points (3.0 vs 2.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jawhar Jordan faces JAX, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Michael Carter faces IND, the 27th-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 1.4 points of value over replacement (-86.7 vs -88.1), 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.
| Jawhar JordanHOU | Michael CarterTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | JAX | IND | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 3.0 | 2.7 | Jordan +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 49.8 | 48.5 | Jordan +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 2.9 | 2.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.7 | -88.1 | Jordan +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #164 | #167 | Jordan by 3 |
| Position rank | RB52 | RB54 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 9 |
Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jawhar Jordan by 0.4 projected points (3.0 vs 2.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jawhar Jordan or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?
Jawhar Jordan. He projects 49.8 fantasy points with -86.7 value over replacement, vs 48.5 points and -88.1 for Michael Carter (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.