Kyle Monangai vs Keaton Mitchell
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Kyle Monangai this week: Keaton Mitchell is on bye in Week 7.
Kyle Monangai gets NE, the 18th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 6.3 points.
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 Kyle Monangai by 1.9 points of value over replacement (-51.1 vs -52.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Kyle Monangai goes first at ADP 108.8 vs 158.7 for Keaton Mitchell.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Out (Toe), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | Keaton MitchellLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NE | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 6.3 | 0.0 | Monangai +6.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #18 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 107.9 | 106.0 | Monangai +1.9 pts |
| Points per game | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.1 | -52.9 | Monangai +1.9 |
| Overall rank | #127 | #131 | Monangai by 4 |
| Position rank | RB44 | RB46 | |
| Market ADP | 108.8 | 158.7 | Mitchell +49.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Keaton Mitchell in Week 7?
Start Kyle Monangai this week: Keaton Mitchell is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Kyle Monangai or Keaton Mitchell in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Monangai. He projects 107.9 fantasy points with -51.1 value over replacement, vs 106.0 points and -52.9 for Keaton Mitchell (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.