DJ GiddensorWill Shipley?

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

Our call

Start Will Shipley

This one is close: Will Shipley projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of DJ Giddens, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Will Shipley, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Houston Texans have allowed 16% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Chicago Bears have been about average against RBs.

StatDJ GiddensRB, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ETWill ShipleyRB, PHI, Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection1.71.8
PPR projection1.72.3
Standard projection1.71.3
Rank this weekRB78RB76
Matchupvs HOUat CHI
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game—2.8
Last season per game1.91.1
Snap share, last game—51%
Trade value——