Mark Andrews vs Juwan Johnson
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (8.7 vs 7.5).
Mark Andrews faces DAL, the 1st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Juwan Johnson faces LV, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE 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 Mark Andrews: a clear but modest edge of 5.9 points of value over replacement (-47.1 vs -53.0).
The draft market agrees: Mark Andrews goes first at ADP 133.0 vs 154.5 for Juwan Johnson.
| Mark AndrewsBAL | Juwan JohnsonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | DAL | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.7 | 7.5 | Andrews +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #1 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 131.3 | 125.4 | Andrews +5.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -47.1 | -53.0 | Andrews +5.9 |
| Overall rank | #125 | #132 | Andrews by 7 |
| Position rank | TE15 | TE17 | |
| Market ADP | 133.0 | 154.5 | Johnson +21.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 |
Should I start Mark Andrews or Juwan Johnson in Week 3?
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (8.7 vs 7.5).
Should I draft Mark Andrews or Juwan Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Mark Andrews. He projects 131.3 fantasy points with -47.1 value over replacement, vs 125.4 points and -53.0 for Juwan Johnson (TE, PPR).