Mike Washington Jr. vs Tyjae Spears
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 Washington Jr. by 0.5 projected points (4.7 vs 4.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mike Washington Jr. faces BUF, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tyjae Spears faces IND, the 27th-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 Mike Washington Jr. by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-58.7 vs -60.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Tyjae Spears first (ADP 129.8 vs 151.4). If the model is right, Mike Washington Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Tyjae SpearsTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BUF | IND | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 4.7 | 4.2 | Jr. +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 76.1 | Jr. +1.8 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.7 | -60.4 | Jr. +1.8 |
| Overall rank | #135 | #138 | Jr. by 3 |
| Position rank | RB42 | RB45 | |
| Market ADP | 151.4 | 129.8 | Jr. +21.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 9 |
Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Tyjae Spears in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mike Washington Jr. by 0.5 projected points (4.7 vs 4.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Mike Washington Jr. or Tyjae Spears in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Washington Jr.. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -58.7 value over replacement, vs 76.1 points and -60.4 for Tyjae Spears (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.