TreVeyon Henderson 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 0.2 projected points (9.1 vs 8.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Josh Jacobs faces ATL, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. TreVeyon Henderson faces JAX, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks TreVeyon Henderson 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 TreVeyon Henderson by 4.4 points of value over replacement (20.3 vs 15.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: TreVeyon Henderson goes first at ADP 63.7 vs 93.9 for Josh Jacobs.
| TreVeyon HendersonNWE | Josh JacobsGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | JAX | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.9 | 9.1 | Jacobs +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #20 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 156.9 | 152.5 | Henderson +4.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 20.3 | 15.9 | Henderson +4.4 |
| Overall rank | #53 | #58 | Henderson by 5 |
| Position rank | RB23 | RB25 | |
| Market ADP | 63.7 | 93.9 | Jacobs +30.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Should I start TreVeyon Henderson or Josh Jacobs in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Jacobs by 0.2 projected points (9.1 vs 8.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft TreVeyon Henderson or Josh Jacobs in 2026 fantasy football?
TreVeyon Henderson. He projects 156.9 fantasy points with 20.3 value over replacement, vs 152.5 points and 15.9 for Josh Jacobs (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.