Raheim SandersorSamaje Perine?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Raheim Sanders
This one is close: Raheim Sanders projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Samaje Perine, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Raheim Sanders, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Raheim SandersRB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Samaje PerineRB, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| PPR projection | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Standard projection | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Rank this week | RB58 | RB59 |
| Matchup | vs CAR | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.9 | 4.6 |
| Last season per game | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 19% | 40% |
| Trade value | — | — |