Wan'Dale Robinson vs Terry McLaurin
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 Terry McLaurin by 0.6 projected points (9.2 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Terry McLaurin faces SEA, the 25th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Wan'Dale Robinson faces NYG, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Wan'Dale Robinson 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 Wan'Dale Robinson by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-9.7 vs -10.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Terry McLaurin first (ADP 48.1 vs 86.6). If the model is right, Wan'Dale Robinson is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Wan'Dale RobinsonTEN | Terry McLaurinWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NYG | SEA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 8.6 | 9.2 | McLaurin +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #30 | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 168.7 | 167.5 | Robinson +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 9.9 | 9.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -9.7 | -10.9 | Robinson +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #86 | #88 | Robinson by 2 |
| Position rank | WR34 | WR36 | |
| Market ADP | 86.6 | 48.1 | Robinson +38.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Should I start Wan'Dale Robinson or Terry McLaurin in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Terry McLaurin by 0.6 projected points (9.2 vs 8.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Wan'Dale Robinson or Terry McLaurin in 2026 fantasy football?
Wan'Dale Robinson. He projects 168.7 fantasy points with -9.7 value over replacement, vs 167.5 points and -10.9 for Terry McLaurin (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.