Skyler Bell vs Xavier Legette
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Skyler Bell by 0.6 projected points (5.7 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Skyler Bell faces NE, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Xavier Legette faces DET, the 11th-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 Skyler Bell by 2.9 points of value over replacement (-94.4 vs -97.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Skyler Bell carries an injury flag of Out (Coach's Decision), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Xavier Legette carries an injury flag of Out (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Skyler BellBUF | Xavier LegetteCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | NE | DET | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 5.7 | 5.1 | Bell +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #2 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.9 | 83.0 | Bell +2.9 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -94.4 | -97.3 | Bell +2.9 |
| Overall rank | #185 | #195 | Bell by 10 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR73 | |
| Market ADP | - | 191.0 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 16 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Out |
Should I start Skyler Bell or Xavier Legette in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Skyler Bell by 0.6 projected points (5.7 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Skyler Bell or Xavier Legette in 2026 fantasy football?
Skyler Bell. He projects 85.9 fantasy points with -94.4 value over replacement, vs 83.0 points and -97.3 for Xavier Legette (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.