Jeremiyah Love vs Rhamondre Stevenson
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.4 projected points (12.5 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rhamondre Stevenson faces NYJ, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jeremiyah Love faces LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jeremiyah Love ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, 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
The model takes Jeremiyah Love: a clear but modest edge of 11.3 points of value over replacement (54.0 vs 42.7).
The draft market agrees: Jeremiyah Love goes first at ADP 28.3 vs 60.4 for Rhamondre Stevenson.
Health note: Jeremiyah Love carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jeremiyah LoveARI | Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LA | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 12.1 | 12.5 | Stevenson +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 211.7 | 200.4 | Love +11.3 pts |
| Points per game | 12.5 | 11.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 54.0 | 42.7 | Love +11.3 |
| Overall rank | #28 | #36 | Love by 8 |
| Position rank | RB19 | RB21 | |
| Market ADP | 28.3 | 60.4 | Stevenson +32.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Jeremiyah Love or Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.4 projected points (12.5 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jeremiyah Love or Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026 fantasy football?
Jeremiyah Love. He projects 211.7 fantasy points with 54.0 value over replacement, vs 200.4 points and 42.7 for Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, PPR).