Jeremy McNichols vs Samaje Perine
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Samaje Perine this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Samaje Perine gets BAL, the 9th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 2.5 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 1.0 points of value over replacement (-94.1 vs -95.1), 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.
| Jeremy McNicholsWSH | Samaje PerineCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | BAL | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 2.5 | Perine +2.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 42.5 | 41.5 | McNichols +1.0 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.1 | -95.1 | McNichols +1.0 |
| Overall rank | #184 | #188 | McNichols by 4 |
| Position rank | RB70 | RB73 | |
| Market ADP | - | 168.0 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I start Jeremy McNichols or Samaje Perine in Week 7?
Start Samaje Perine this week: Jeremy McNichols is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Jeremy McNichols or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?
Jeremy McNichols. He projects 42.5 fantasy points with -94.1 value over replacement, vs 41.5 points and -95.1 for Samaje Perine (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.