Kyle MonangaiorRico Dowdle?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Kyle Monangai
This one is close: Kyle Monangai projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Rico Dowdle, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Kyle Monangai, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Philadelphia Eagles have been about average against RBs. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Kyle MonangaiRB, CHI, Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 p.m. ET | Rico DowdleRB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| PPR projection | 10.7 | 11.1 |
| Standard projection | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Rank this week | RB25 | RB26 |
| Matchup | vs PHI | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 13.1 | 4.3 |
| Last season per game | 8.1 | 11.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 34% | 26% |
| Trade value | 7 | — |