Jaleel McLaughlinorKeaton Mitchell?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Keaton Mitchell
This one is close: Keaton Mitchell projects 0.6 half-PPR points ahead of Jaleel McLaughlin, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Keaton Mitchell, 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 Buffalo Bills have allowed 17% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Jaleel McLaughlinRB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Keaton MitchellRB, LAC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| PPR projection | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Standard projection | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Rank this week | RB63 | RB62 |
| Matchup | vs CAR | at BUF |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Last season per game | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 14% | 25% |
| Trade value | — | — |