Bucky IrvingorJaylen Warren?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jaylen Warren
This one is close: Jaylen Warren projects 0.4 half-PPR points ahead of Bucky Irving, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Jaylen Warren, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Bucky IrvingRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Jaylen WarrenRB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| PPR projection | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Standard projection | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Rank this week | RB19 | RB17 |
| Matchup | vs MIN | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 13.9 | 8.3 |
| Last season per game | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Snap share, last game | 78% | 71% |
| Trade value | 29 | 14 |