Rachaad White vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rachaad White by 0.6 projected points (4.5 vs 3.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rachaad White faces IND, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces KC, the 28th-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 Rachaad White by 4.6 points of value over replacement (-58.7 vs -63.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rachaad White goes first at ADP 130.0 vs 151.4 for Mike Washington Jr..
Health note: Rachaad White carries an injury flag of Out (Shoulder), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rachaad WhiteWAS | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | IND | KC | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 4.5 | 3.9 | White +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #20 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 73.3 | White +4.6 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.7 | -63.3 | White +4.6 |
| Overall rank | #135 | #139 | White by 4 |
| Position rank | RB42 | RB45 | |
| Market ADP | 130.0 | 151.4 | Jr. +21.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Rachaad White or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rachaad White by 0.6 projected points (4.5 vs 3.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rachaad White or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Rachaad White. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -58.7 value over replacement, vs 73.3 points and -63.3 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.