Parker Washington vs Michael Wilson
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Parker Washington this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (10.7 vs 9.6).
Parker Washington faces NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Michael Wilson faces SF, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a WR 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 Parker Washington by 3.6 points of value over replacement (-2.5 vs -6.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Parker Washington goes first at ADP 61.4 vs 76.1 for Michael Wilson.
| Parker WashingtonJAX | Michael WilsonARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | SF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.7 | 9.6 | Washington +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 174.7 | 171.1 | Washington +3.6 pts |
| Points per game | 10.3 | 10.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -2.5 | -6.1 | Washington +3.6 |
| Overall rank | #76 | #81 | Washington by 5 |
| Position rank | WR28 | WR31 | |
| Market ADP | 61.4 | 76.1 | Wilson +14.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Should I start Parker Washington or Michael Wilson in Week 3?
Start Parker Washington this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (10.7 vs 9.6).
Should I draft Parker Washington or Michael Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Parker Washington. He projects 174.7 fantasy points with -2.5 value over replacement, vs 171.1 points and -6.1 for Michael Wilson (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.