Xavier Legette vs Tutu Atwell
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Xavier Legette this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (5.3 vs 4.1).
Xavier Legette faces CLE, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tutu Atwell faces KC, the 32nd-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
The model takes Xavier Legette: a clear but modest edge of 8.5 points of value over replacement (-88.1 vs -96.7).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Xavier Legette carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Xavier LegetteCAR | Tutu AtwellMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CLE | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.3 | 4.1 | Legette +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #16 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.3 | 81.8 | Legette +8.5 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 4.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -88.1 | -96.7 | Legette +8.5 |
| Overall rank | #171 | #200 | Legette by 29 |
| Position rank | WR71 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | 191.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 16 | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Xavier Legette or Tutu Atwell in Week 3?
Start Xavier Legette this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (5.3 vs 4.1).
Should I draft Xavier Legette or Tutu Atwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Xavier Legette. He projects 90.3 fantasy points with -88.1 value over replacement, vs 81.8 points and -96.7 for Tutu Atwell (WR, PPR).