Michael Carter vs Kenneth Gainwell
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Michael Carter this week: Kenneth Gainwell is on bye in Week 10.
Michael Carter gets JAX, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 3.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Michael Carter: a clear but modest edge of 9.1 points of value over replacement (-80.2 vs -89.3).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Michael CarterTEN | Kenneth GainwellTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | JAX | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 3.9 | 0.0 | Carter +3.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #16 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 66.5 | 57.4 | Carter +9.1 pts |
| Points per game | 3.9 | 3.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -80.2 | -89.3 | Carter +9.1 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #178 | Carter by 12 |
| Position rank | RB53 | RB56 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 9 | 10 |
Should I start Michael Carter or Kenneth Gainwell in Week 10?
Start Michael Carter this week: Kenneth Gainwell is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Michael Carter or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Michael Carter. He projects 66.5 fantasy points with -80.2 value over replacement, vs 57.4 points and -89.3 for Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PPR).