KaVontae Turpin vs Tutu Atwell
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 KaVontae Turpin by 0.8 projected points (4.9 vs 4.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
KaVontae Turpin faces BAL, the 17th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tutu Atwell faces KC, the 32nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
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 1.4 points of value over replacement (-95.3 vs -96.7), 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.
| KaVontae TurpinDAL | Tutu AtwellMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | BAL | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 4.9 | 4.1 | Turpin +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #17 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 83.1 | 81.8 | Turpin +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -95.3 | -96.7 | Turpin +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #197 | #200 | Turpin by 3 |
| Position rank | WR73 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 14 | 6 |
Should I start KaVontae Turpin or Tutu Atwell in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans KaVontae Turpin by 0.8 projected points (4.9 vs 4.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft KaVontae Turpin or Tutu Atwell in 2026 fantasy football?
KaVontae Turpin. He projects 83.1 fantasy points with -95.3 value over replacement, vs 81.8 points and -96.7 for Tutu Atwell (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.