Tank Bigsby vs Samaje Perine
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Samaje Perine by 0.2 projected points (2.6 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Samaje Perine faces PIT, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tank Bigsby faces CHI, the 18th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Tank Bigsby ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Tank Bigsby by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-94.8 vs -95.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Tank Bigsby goes first at ADP 159.1 vs 168.0 for Samaje Perine.
Health note: Tank Bigsby carries an injury flag of Questionable (Abdomen), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tank BigsbyPHI | Samaje PerineCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CHI | PIT | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.4 | 2.6 | Perine +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #18 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 41.8 | 41.5 | Bigsby +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 2.5 | 2.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.8 | -95.1 | Bigsby +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #193 | #195 | Bigsby by 2 |
| Position rank | RB72 | RB74 | |
| Market ADP | 159.1 | 168.0 | Perine +8.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Tank Bigsby or Samaje Perine in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Samaje Perine by 0.2 projected points (2.6 vs 2.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tank Bigsby or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?
Tank Bigsby. He projects 41.8 fantasy points with -94.8 value over replacement, vs 41.5 points and -95.1 for Samaje Perine (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.