Terry McLaurin vs Mike Evans
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 Mike Evans by 0.8 projected points (10.7 vs 9.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mike Evans faces WAS, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Terry McLaurin faces SF, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Terry McLaurin ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Terry McLaurin: a clear but modest edge of 6.5 points of value over replacement (-12.5 vs -19.0).
The draft market agrees: Terry McLaurin goes first at ADP 48.1 vs 57.9 for Mike Evans.
Health note: Terry McLaurin carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Mike Evans carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ribs), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Terry McLaurinWAS | Mike EvansSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | WAS | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.9 | 10.7 | Evans +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #14 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 165.9 | 159.4 | McLaurin +6.5 pts |
| Points per game | 9.8 | 9.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -12.5 | -19.0 | McLaurin +6.5 |
| Overall rank | #88 | #94 | McLaurin by 6 |
| Position rank | WR35 | WR38 | |
| Market ADP | 48.1 | 57.9 | Evans +9.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 5 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I start Terry McLaurin or Mike Evans in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mike Evans by 0.8 projected points (10.7 vs 9.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Terry McLaurin or Mike Evans in 2026 fantasy football?
Terry McLaurin. He projects 165.9 fantasy points with -12.5 value over replacement, vs 159.4 points and -19.0 for Mike Evans (WR, PPR).