Raheim Sanders vs Jaylen Wright
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 Raheim Sanders by 0.1 projected points (2.2 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Raheim Sanders faces CAR, the 30th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaylen Wright faces KC, the 32nd-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 Raheim Sanders by 0.6 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.
Health note: Jaylen Wright carries an injury flag of Doubtful (Foot), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Raheim SandersCLE | Jaylen WrightMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CAR | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.2 | 2.1 | Sanders +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #30 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.4 | 41.8 | Sanders +0.6 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.1 | -94.8 | Sanders +0.6 |
| Overall rank | #191 | #192 | Sanders by 1 |
| Position rank | RB70 | RB71 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Doubtful |
Should I start Raheim Sanders or Jaylen Wright in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Raheim Sanders by 0.1 projected points (2.2 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Raheim Sanders or Jaylen Wright in 2026 fantasy football?
Raheim Sanders. He projects 42.4 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.