Mike Washington Jr. vs Zach Charbonnet
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 0.3 projected points (4.7 vs 4.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mike Washington Jr. faces BUF, the 16th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Zach Charbonnet faces DEN, the 13th-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 4.6 points of value over replacement (-79.8 vs -84.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Zach Charbonnet first (ADP 145.8 vs 151.4). If the model is right, Mike Washington Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Zach CharbonnetSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BUF | DEN | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 4.7 | 4.4 | Jr. +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #16 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 77.9 | 73.3 | Jr. +4.6 pts |
| Points per game | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -79.8 | -84.4 | Jr. +4.6 |
| Overall rank | #169 | #176 | Jr. by 7 |
| Position rank | RB54 | RB56 | |
| Market ADP | 151.4 | 145.8 | Jr. +5.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | PUP |
Should I start Mike Washington Jr. or Zach Charbonnet in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mike Washington Jr. by 0.3 projected points (4.7 vs 4.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Mike Washington Jr. or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Washington Jr.. He projects 77.9 fantasy points with -79.8 value over replacement, vs 73.3 points and -84.4 for Zach Charbonnet (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.