Josh Jacobs vs Rachaad White
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Josh Jacobs this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (9.4 vs 8.1).
Josh Jacobs faces DAL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Rachaad White faces SF, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Josh Jacobs: a clear but modest edge of 14.3 points of value over replacement (-7.5 vs -21.8).
The draft market agrees: Josh Jacobs goes first at ADP 93.9 vs 130.0 for Rachaad White.
| Josh JacobsGNB | Rachaad WhiteWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DAL | SF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.4 | 8.1 | Jacobs +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 150.2 | 135.9 | Jacobs +14.3 pts |
| Points per game | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -7.5 | -21.8 | Jacobs +14.3 |
| Overall rank | #84 | #99 | Jacobs by 15 |
| Position rank | RB37 | RB40 | |
| Market ADP | 93.9 | 130.0 | White +36.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I start Josh Jacobs or Rachaad White in Week 6?
Start Josh Jacobs this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (9.4 vs 8.1).
Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Rachaad White in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Jacobs. He projects 150.2 fantasy points with -7.5 value over replacement, vs 135.9 points and -21.8 for Rachaad White (RB, PPR).