Ameer AbdullahorBrashard Smith?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Brashard Smith
This one is close: Brashard Smith projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of Ameer Abdullah, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Brashard Smith, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New England Patriots have allowed 19% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Miami Dolphins have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Ameer AbdullahRB, JAX, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Brashard SmithRB, KC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| PPR projection | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Standard projection | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Rank this week | RB69 | RB67 |
| Matchup | vs NE | at MIA |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Last season per game | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 10% | 0% |
| Trade value | — | — |