Jaylen Wright 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 Tank Bigsby by 0.3 projected points (2.4 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tank Bigsby faces CHI, the 18th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jaylen Wright faces KC, the 32nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jaylen Wright ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Jaylen Wright by 0.0 points of value over replacement (-94.8 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.
Health note: Tank Bigsby carries an injury flag of Questionable (Abdomen), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaylen WrightMIA | Tank BigsbyPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | KC | CHI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.1 | 2.4 | Bigsby +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #32 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 41.8 | 41.8 | Even |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.8 | -94.8 | Even |
| Overall rank | #192 | #193 | Wright by 1 |
| Position rank | RB71 | RB72 | |
| Market ADP | - | 159.1 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Doubtful | Questionable |
Should I start Jaylen Wright or Tank Bigsby in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tank Bigsby by 0.3 projected points (2.4 vs 2.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jaylen Wright or Tank Bigsby in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaylen Wright. He projects 41.8 fantasy points with -94.8 value over replacement, vs 41.8 points and -94.8 for Tank Bigsby (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.