Demond ClaiborneorVelus Jones Jr.?

Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Demond Claiborne

This one is close: Demond Claiborne projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Velus Jones Jr., well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Demond Claiborne, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been about average against RBs. The Washington Commanders have allowed 6% more fantasy points to RBs than average.

StatDemond ClaiborneRB, MIN, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ETVelus Jones Jr.RB, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection0.70.7
PPR projection1.20.7
Standard projection0.20.7
Rank this weekRB91RB90
Matchupat TBat WAS
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game0.7—
Last season per game—0.6
Snap share, last game4%—
Trade value——