Jeremy McNichols vs Jaylen Wright
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Jaylen Wright this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Jaylen Wright gets NYJ, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 2.3 points.
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 Jeremy McNichols by 0.7 points of value over replacement (-94.1 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.
| Jeremy McNicholsWSH | Jaylen WrightMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 2.3 | Wright +2.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.5 | 41.8 | McNichols +0.7 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.1 | -94.8 | McNichols +0.7 |
| Overall rank | #184 | #185 | McNichols by 1 |
| Position rank | RB70 | RB71 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I start Jeremy McNichols or Jaylen Wright in Week 7?
Start Jaylen Wright this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Jeremy McNichols or Jaylen Wright in 2026 fantasy football?
Jeremy McNichols. He projects 42.5 fantasy points with -94.1 value over replacement, vs 41.8 points and -94.8 for Jaylen Wright (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.