Xavier Worthy vs Jordyn Tyson
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 Xavier Worthy by 0.5 projected points (8.7 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Xavier Worthy faces MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jordyn Tyson faces LV, the 13th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
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 Xavier Worthy by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-39.2 vs -40.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Xavier Worthy goes first at ADP 107.3 vs 150.3 for Jordyn Tyson.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Xavier WorthyKAN | Jordyn TysonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.7 | 8.2 | Worthy +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 138.0 | 136.6 | Worthy +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 8.1 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -39.2 | -40.6 | Worthy +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #115 | #120 | Worthy by 5 |
| Position rank | WR49 | WR52 | |
| Market ADP | 107.3 | 150.3 | Tyson +43.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Xavier Worthy or Jordyn Tyson in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Xavier Worthy by 0.5 projected points (8.7 vs 8.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Xavier Worthy or Jordyn Tyson in 2026 fantasy football?
Xavier Worthy. He projects 138.0 fantasy points with -39.2 value over replacement, vs 136.6 points and -40.6 for Jordyn Tyson (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.