Brashard SmithorMike Washington Jr.?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Brashard Smith
This one is close: Brashard Smith projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Mike Washington Jr., well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Brashard Smith, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Miami Dolphins have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The New Orleans Saints have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | Brashard SmithRB, KC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Mike Washington Jr.RB, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| PPR projection | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Standard projection | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Rank this week | RB67 | RB68 |
| Matchup | at MIA | at NO |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| Last season per game | 3.0 | — |
| Snap share, last game | 0% | 19% |
| Trade value | — | — |