Jonah Coleman vs Kareem Hunt
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 Kareem Hunt by 0.3 projected points (2.9 vs 2.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kareem Hunt faces MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jonah Coleman faces LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jonah Coleman 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 Jonah Coleman by 0.1 points of value over replacement (-89.6 vs -89.7), 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: Jonah Coleman carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jonah ColemanDEN | Kareem HuntKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | MIA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.6 | 2.9 | Hunt +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #22 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 47.0 | 46.9 | Coleman +0.1 pts |
| Points per game | 2.8 | 2.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -89.6 | -89.7 | Coleman +0.1 |
| Overall rank | #171 | #172 | Coleman by 1 |
| Position rank | RB56 | RB57 | |
| Market ADP | 155.6 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jonah Coleman or Kareem Hunt in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kareem Hunt by 0.3 projected points (2.9 vs 2.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jonah Coleman or Kareem Hunt in 2026 fantasy football?
Jonah Coleman. He projects 47.0 fantasy points with -89.6 value over replacement, vs 46.9 points and -89.7 for Kareem Hunt (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.