Ty Johnson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Ty Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (5.8 vs 4.2).
Ty Johnson faces LV, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces NO, the 26th-friendliest matchup a RB 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 Ty Johnson: a clear but modest edge of 9.9 points of value over replacement (-71.2 vs -81.1).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ty Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ty JohnsonBUF | Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LV | NO | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.8 | 4.2 | Johnson +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #1 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 86.5 | 76.6 | Johnson +9.9 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -71.2 | -81.1 | Johnson +9.9 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #171 | Johnson by 10 |
| Position rank | RB52 | RB55 | |
| Market ADP | - | 162.3 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Ty Johnson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Week 6?
Start Ty Johnson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (5.8 vs 4.2).
Should I draft Ty Johnson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Ty Johnson. He projects 86.5 fantasy points with -71.2 value over replacement, vs 76.6 points and -81.1 for Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, PPR).