Ty Johnson vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Ty Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (5.8 vs 4.7).
Ty Johnson faces LV, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces BUF, the 16th-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 Ty Johnson: a clear but modest edge of 8.6 points of value over replacement (-71.2 vs -79.8).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ty Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ty JohnsonBUF | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LV | BUF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.8 | 4.7 | Johnson +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #1 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 86.5 | 77.9 | Johnson +8.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 4.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -71.2 | -79.8 | Johnson +8.6 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #169 | Johnson by 8 |
| Position rank | RB52 | RB54 | |
| Market ADP | - | 151.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Ty Johnson or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 6?
Start Ty Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (5.8 vs 4.7).
Should I draft Ty Johnson or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Ty Johnson. He projects 86.5 fantasy points with -71.2 value over replacement, vs 77.9 points and -79.8 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR).