Keaton Mitchell vs Ollie Gordon
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Keaton Mitchell this week: Ollie Gordon is on bye in Week 6.
Keaton Mitchell gets KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 6.2 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 Keaton Mitchell by 2.4 points of value over replacement (-40.3 vs -42.7), 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.
Health note: Ollie Gordon carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Keaton MitchellLAC | Ollie GordonMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | KC | Bye | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 6.2 | 0.0 | Mitchell +6.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #28 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 117.4 | 115.0 | Mitchell +2.4 pts |
| Points per game | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -40.3 | -42.7 | Mitchell +2.4 |
| Overall rank | #121 | #124 | Mitchell by 3 |
| Position rank | RB44 | RB47 | |
| Market ADP | 158.7 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Keaton Mitchell or Ollie Gordon in Week 6?
Start Keaton Mitchell this week: Ollie Gordon is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Keaton Mitchell or Ollie Gordon in 2026 fantasy football?
Keaton Mitchell. He projects 117.4 fantasy points with -40.3 value over replacement, vs 115.0 points and -42.7 for Ollie Gordon (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.