Aaron JonesorRico Dowdle?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Rico Dowdle
This one is close: Rico Dowdle projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead of Aaron Jones, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Rico Dowdle, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been about average against RBs. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Aaron JonesRB, MIN, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Rico DowdleRB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 9.1 | 9.9 |
| PPR projection | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Standard projection | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Rank this week | RB28 | RB26 |
| Matchup | at TB | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 10.3 | 4.3 |
| Last season per game | 8.7 | 11.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 81% | 26% |
| Trade value | 4 | — |