RJ Harvey vs MarShawn Lloyd
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans RJ Harvey by 0.2 projected points (6.7 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
RJ Harvey faces LA, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. MarShawn Lloyd faces ATL, the 15th-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 RJ Harvey: a clear but modest edge of 10.6 points of value over replacement (-18.1 vs -28.7).
The draft market agrees: RJ Harvey goes first at ADP 94.1 vs 112.3 for MarShawn Lloyd.
| RJ HarveyDEN | MarShawn LloydGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.7 | 6.5 | Harvey +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #22 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 118.5 | 107.9 | Harvey +10.6 pts |
| Points per game | 7.0 | 6.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -18.1 | -28.7 | Harvey +10.6 |
| Overall rank | #95 | #102 | Harvey by 7 |
| Position rank | RB33 | RB36 | |
| Market ADP | 94.1 | 112.3 | Lloyd +18.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start RJ Harvey or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans RJ Harvey by 0.2 projected points (6.7 vs 6.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft RJ Harvey or MarShawn Lloyd in 2026 fantasy football?
RJ Harvey. He projects 118.5 fantasy points with -18.1 value over replacement, vs 107.9 points and -28.7 for MarShawn Lloyd (RB, PPR).