Nick Chubb vs Jeremy McNichols
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Nick Chubb this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Nick Chubb gets NYG, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 2.8 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 Nick Chubb by 0.8 points of value over replacement (-93.3 vs -94.1), 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.
| Nick ChubbHOU | Jeremy McNicholsWSH | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NYG | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 2.8 | 0.0 | Chubb +2.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #3 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 43.2 | 42.5 | Chubb +0.8 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.3 | -94.1 | Chubb +0.8 |
| Overall rank | #180 | #183 | Chubb by 3 |
| Position rank | RB67 | RB70 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Should I start Nick Chubb or Jeremy McNichols in Week 7?
Start Nick Chubb this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Nick Chubb or Jeremy McNichols in 2026 fantasy football?
Nick Chubb. He projects 43.2 fantasy points with -93.3 value over replacement, vs 42.5 points and -94.1 for Jeremy McNichols (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.