KaVontae Turpin vs Skyler Bell
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Skyler Bell by 0.7 projected points (5.5 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Skyler Bell faces NE, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. KaVontae Turpin faces HOU, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks KaVontae Turpin ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 4, 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 KaVontae Turpin by 2.2 points of value over replacement (-95.1 vs -97.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Skyler Bell carries an injury flag of Out (Coach's Decision), which is already reflected in his projection.
| KaVontae TurpinDAL | Skyler BellBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | HOU | NE | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 4.9 | 5.5 | Bell +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #23 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.2 | 83.0 | Turpin +2.2 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -95.1 | -97.3 | Turpin +2.2 |
| Overall rank | #190 | #196 | Turpin by 6 |
| Position rank | WR72 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 14 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start KaVontae Turpin or Skyler Bell in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Skyler Bell by 0.7 projected points (5.5 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft KaVontae Turpin or Skyler Bell in 2026 fantasy football?
KaVontae Turpin. He projects 85.2 fantasy points with -95.1 value over replacement, vs 83.0 points and -97.3 for Skyler Bell (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.