Tetairoa McMillan vs Malik Nabers
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tetairoa McMillan by 1.3 points of value over replacement (40.5 vs 39.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Malik Nabers first (ADP 27.3 vs 32.2). If the model is right, Tetairoa McMillan is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Malik Nabers carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tetairoa McMillanCAR | Malik NabersNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 213.3 | 212.0 | McMillan +1.3 pts |
| Points per game | 12.5 | 12.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 40.5 | 39.3 | McMillan +1.3 |
| Overall rank | #38 | #41 | McMillan by 3 |
| Position rank | WR13 | WR14 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 27.3 | McMillan +4.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Tetairoa McMillan or Malik Nabers in 2026 fantasy football?
Tetairoa McMillan. He projects 213.3 fantasy points with 40.5 value over replacement, vs 212.0 points and 39.3 for Malik Nabers (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.