Mike Washington Jr. vs Kenneth Gainwell
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Mike Washington Jr. this week: Kenneth Gainwell is on bye in Week 10.
Mike Washington Jr. gets SEA, the 26th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 3.2 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 Mike Washington Jr. by 4.3 points of value over replacement (-85.0 vs -89.3), 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.
| Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Kenneth GainwellTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | SEA | Bye | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 3.2 | 0.0 | Jr. +3.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #26 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 61.7 | 57.4 | Jr. +4.3 pts |
| Points per game | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -85.0 | -89.3 | Jr. +4.3 |
| Overall rank | #173 | #178 | Jr. by 5 |
| Position rank | RB55 | RB56 | |
| Market ADP | 151.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 |
Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Kenneth Gainwell in Week 10?
Start Mike Washington Jr. this week: Kenneth Gainwell is on bye in Week 10.
Should I draft Mike Washington Jr. or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Washington Jr.. He projects 61.7 fantasy points with -85.0 value over replacement, vs 57.4 points and -89.3 for Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.