Jaydon Blue vs Tank Bigsby
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 Jaydon Blue by 0.1 projected points (2.5 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jaydon Blue faces BAL, the 17th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tank Bigsby faces CHI, the 18th-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 Jaydon Blue by 0.7 points of value over replacement (-94.0 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.
Health note: Tank Bigsby carries an injury flag of Questionable (Abdomen), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaydon BlueDAL | Tank BigsbyPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | BAL | CHI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.5 | 2.4 | Blue +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #17 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.5 | 41.8 | Blue +0.7 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.0 | -94.8 | Blue +0.7 |
| Overall rank | #190 | #193 | Blue by 3 |
| Position rank | RB69 | RB72 | |
| Market ADP | - | 159.1 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Jaydon Blue or Tank Bigsby in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jaydon Blue by 0.1 projected points (2.5 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaydon Blue or Tank Bigsby in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaydon Blue. He projects 42.5 fantasy points with -94.0 value over replacement, vs 41.8 points and -94.8 for Tank Bigsby (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.