Kenneth Walker III vs Jaylen Warren
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (18.8 vs 16.7).
Kenneth Walker III faces LAC, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaylen Warren faces TB, the 12th-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
The model takes Kenneth Walker III, and it isn't close: 50.8 points of value over replacement separate them (170.0 vs 119.2).
The draft market agrees: Kenneth Walker III goes first at ADP 21.1 vs 63.1 for Jaylen Warren.
| Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Jaylen WarrenPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 18.8 | 16.7 | III +2.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #20 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 327.7 | 276.8 | III +50.8 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 16.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 170.0 | 119.2 | III +50.8 |
| Overall rank | #7 | #12 | III by 5 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB10 | |
| Market ADP | 21.1 | 63.1 | Warren +42.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 9 |
Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Jaylen Warren in Week 6?
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (18.8 vs 16.7).
Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Jaylen Warren in 2026 fantasy football?
Kenneth Walker III. He projects 327.7 fantasy points with 170.0 value over replacement, vs 276.8 points and 119.2 for Jaylen Warren (RB, PPR).