Rhamondre Stevenson vs Josh Jacobs
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 Josh Jacobs by 0.4 projected points (9.0 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Josh Jacobs faces ATL, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Rhamondre Stevenson faces JAX, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Rhamondre Stevenson 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 Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.7 points of value over replacement (14.4 vs 13.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rhamondre Stevenson goes first at ADP 60.4 vs 93.9 for Josh Jacobs.
| Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Josh JacobsGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | JAX | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.6 | 9.0 | Jacobs +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #20 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 150.9 | 150.2 | Stevenson +0.7 pts |
| Points per game | 8.9 | 8.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 14.4 | 13.6 | Stevenson +0.7 |
| Overall rank | #60 | #62 | Stevenson by 2 |
| Position rank | RB27 | RB28 | |
| Market ADP | 60.4 | 93.9 | Jacobs +33.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Josh Jacobs in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Jacobs by 0.4 projected points (9.0 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rhamondre Stevenson or Josh Jacobs in 2026 fantasy football?
Rhamondre Stevenson. He projects 150.9 fantasy points with 14.4 value over replacement, vs 150.2 points and 13.6 for Josh Jacobs (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.