Emari DemercadoorJaleel McLaughlin?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jaleel McLaughlin
This one is close: Jaleel McLaughlin projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Emari Demercado, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Jaleel McLaughlin, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Baltimore Ravens have been about average against RBs. The Carolina Panthers have allowed 24% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Emari DemercadoRB, DAL, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Jaleel McLaughlinRB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| PPR projection | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Standard projection | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Rank this week | RB65 | RB63 |
| Matchup | vs BAL | vs CAR |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Last season per game | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 16% | 14% |
| Trade value | — | — |