Rhamondre StevensonorSaquon Barkley?

Week 4 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley outscores Rhamondre Stevenson in 57% of simulations.

Rhamondre Stevenson still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Saquon Barkley is the better bet, not a sure thing. Saquon Barkley projects 0.4 half-PPR points ahead in Week 4. Rhamondre Stevenson has the better matchup against the Buffalo Bills (17% more than average to RBs); Saquon Barkley faces the Los Angeles Rams (13% fewer than average to RBs). Saquon Barkley still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Rhamondre Stevenson
Floor
2.5
Median
8.7
Ceiling
21.4
Big game (20+):
12%
Dud (under 6):
33%
Saquon Barkley
Floor
4.6
Median
10.0
Ceiling
19.0
Big game (20+):
8%
Dud (under 6):
19%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatRhamondre StevensonRB, NE, Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 p.m. ETSaquon BarkleyRB, PHI, Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection10.711.1
PPR projection12.112.0
Standard projection9.310.2
Rank this weekRB23RB19
Matchupat BUFvs LAR
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game6.86.5
Last season per game11.613.4
Snap share, last game52%72%
Trade value118