Michael Carter vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Carter by 0.7 projected points (3.9 vs 3.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Michael Carter faces JAX, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces SEA, the 26th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Carter by 4.8 points of value over replacement (-80.2 vs -85.0), 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.
| Michael CarterTEN | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | JAX | SEA | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 3.9 | 3.2 | Carter +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 66.5 | 61.7 | Carter +4.8 pts |
| Points per game | 3.9 | 3.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -80.2 | -85.0 | Carter +4.8 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #173 | Carter by 7 |
| Position rank | RB53 | RB55 | |
| Market ADP | - | 151.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 13 |
Should I start Michael Carter or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Carter by 0.7 projected points (3.9 vs 3.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Michael Carter or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Michael Carter. He projects 66.5 fantasy points with -80.2 value over replacement, vs 61.7 points and -85.0 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.