Romeo Doubs vs Xavier Worthy
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 Romeo Doubs by 0.4 projected points (8.3 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Romeo Doubs faces NYJ, the 19th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Xavier Worthy faces LAC, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a WR 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 Romeo Doubs by 3.1 points of value over replacement (-37.4 vs -40.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Xavier Worthy first (ADP 107.3 vs 109.9). If the model is right, Romeo Doubs is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Romeo DoubsNWE | Xavier WorthyKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYJ | LAC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 8.3 | 7.9 | Doubs +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #19 | #23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 141.0 | 138.0 | Doubs +3.1 pts |
| Points per game | 8.3 | 8.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -37.4 | -40.5 | Doubs +3.1 |
| Overall rank | #111 | #116 | Doubs by 5 |
| Position rank | WR47 | WR49 | |
| Market ADP | 109.9 | 107.3 | Doubs +2.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Should I start Romeo Doubs or Xavier Worthy in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Romeo Doubs by 0.4 projected points (8.3 vs 7.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Romeo Doubs or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Romeo Doubs. He projects 141.0 fantasy points with -37.4 value over replacement, vs 138.0 points and -40.5 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.