Rico DowdleorSaquon Barkley?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Saquon Barkley
This one is close: Saquon Barkley projects 0.4 half-PPR points ahead of Rico Dowdle, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Saquon Barkley, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The Chicago Bears have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | Rico DowdleRB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Saquon BarkleyRB, PHI, Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| PPR projection | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Standard projection | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Rank this week | RB26 | RB24 |
| Matchup | vs CIN | at CHI |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Last season per game | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 26% | 16% |
| Trade value | — | 11 |