Rhamondre Stevenson vs Kyle Monangai
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.4 projected points (12.5 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rhamondre Stevenson faces NYJ, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kyle Monangai faces ATL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Rhamondre Stevenson: a clear but modest edge of 8.0 points of value over replacement (42.7 vs 34.7).
The draft market agrees: Rhamondre Stevenson goes first at ADP 60.4 vs 108.8 for Kyle Monangai.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Questionable (Toe), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rhamondre StevensonNWE | Kyle MonangaiCHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYJ | ATL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 12.5 | 12.1 | Stevenson +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #7 | #5 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 200.4 | 192.4 | Stevenson +8.0 pts |
| Points per game | 11.8 | 11.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 42.7 | 34.7 | Stevenson +8.0 |
| Overall rank | #36 | #45 | Stevenson by 9 |
| Position rank | RB21 | RB24 | |
| Market ADP | 60.4 | 108.8 | Monangai +48.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Kyle Monangai in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rhamondre Stevenson by 0.4 projected points (12.5 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rhamondre Stevenson or Kyle Monangai in 2026 fantasy football?
Rhamondre Stevenson. He projects 200.4 fantasy points with 42.7 value over replacement, vs 192.4 points and 34.7 for Kyle Monangai (RB, PPR).