Jaleel McLaughlinorJaylen Wright?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jaleel McLaughlin
This one is close: Jaleel McLaughlin projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Jaylen Wright, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Jaleel McLaughlin, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Carolina Panthers have allowed 24% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The Kansas City Chiefs have allowed 11% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Jaleel McLaughlinRB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Jaylen WrightRB, MIA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| PPR projection | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Standard projection | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rank this week | RB63 | RB64 |
| Matchup | vs CAR | vs KC |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Last season per game | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Snap share, last game | 14% | 5% |
| Trade value | — | — |