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Jaleel McLaughlin or Dontayvion Wicks

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Jaleel McLaughlin

Jaleel McLaughlin

RB • Cleveland Browns CLE
Dontayvion Wicks

Dontayvion Wicks

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McLaughlin over Wicks

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

McLaughlin ... 42.86%

BOTH ... 14.29%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.8
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.6 31.3 0.2 1.4 9.1 0 6.8
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Outlook Jaleel McLaughlin

Jaleel McLaughlin vs. Ravens — Minimal Workload in Low-Scoring Divisional Battle

McLaughlin sits deep on Cleveland's backfield depth chart, though recent backfield movement—including Raheim Sanders landing on injured reserve and starter Quinshon Judkins nursing an ankle issue—could yield occasional change-of-pace snaps. McLaughlin flashed his trademark burst on a 28-yard touchdown run earlier this month, but consistent offensive opportunities remain scarce.

Facing a stout Baltimore defense in an expected low-scoring matchup, McLaughlin holds minimal fantasy value. We project him for under two carries and roughly 14 total yards, generating just 3.5 fantasy points. Rosterable primarily as deep contingent insurance, he should remain parked on fantasy benches in virtually all leagues.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Wicks over McLaughlin

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Wicks ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 14.29%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.8
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.6 35.98 0.12 7.8
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Outlook Dontayvion Wicks

Dontayvion Wicks vs. Panthers — Quarterback Uncertainty Dents Weekly Value

Wicks is completely off the injury report after dealing with a hamstring issue and remains listed as a starting outside receiver opposite DeVonta Smith. However, the Philadelphia offense takes a significant hit with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined due to a calf injury.

While Wicks has drawn 13 targets over his last two games, an offense led by backup Tanner McKee in a projected low-scoring matchup against Carolina creates a low floor. Our models project him for about 2.4 receptions and 32 yards, leaving fantasy managers best served keeping him on the bench in standard leagues.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
Latest News Dontayvion Wicks
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Performance Jaleel McLaughlin
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
0000000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
12828.01000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Dontayvion Wicks
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
56312.6190
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
88110.1190
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jaleel McLaughlin
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
2 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Dontayvion Wicks
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jaleel McLaughlin
OWN
 
10%
+9.25 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+4.03 compared to last week
OWN/START Dontayvion Wicks
OWN
54%
-8.17 compared to last week
START
13%
-4.84 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jaleel McLaughlin
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Dontayvion Wicks
40th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jaleel McLaughlin

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 43rd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 69th with 9.10 total points (2.28 avg).
  • Currently 117.6 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 80th among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 40th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 31 (7.75 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 75th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +31, Rush AVG: +15.5 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: EVEN Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 50, RUSH YDS: 235, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 50, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Dontayvion Wicks

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 40th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 36th with 32.00 total points (6.40 avg).
  • Currently 70.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 260 and 15.29 YPC and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +146 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 675, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jaleel McLaughlin

No Injury Reported

Injury Dontayvion Wicks

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jaleel McLaughlin

Week 6
Cleveland Browns VS Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.80340.00631003.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 3rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 23.00 total points (4.60 avg).
  • Currently 36 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in rush defense with 510 (102.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1190 (238.00 per game).
  • Top 20 in points against with 23.80 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +79.62, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -5, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -5.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Matchups Dontayvion Wicks

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.31
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jaleel McLaughlin
3.95
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Dontayvion Wicks
12.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jaleel McLaughlin
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2023 DEN 16 76 410 5.4 1 36 31 160 5.2 2
2024 DEN 16 113 496 4.4 1 27 24 76 3.2 2
2025 DEN 8 37 187 5.1 1 6 4 27 6.8 0
2026 CLE 3 2 31 15.5 1 2 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 7 112 15.5 4 7 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 76 364 4.8 1 23 20 88 4.4 1
Totals 47 238 1154 4.8 4 75 61 265 4.3 4
Career Dontayvion Wicks
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 GB 15 58 39 581 14.9 4 1 1 1 0
2024 GB 16 76 39 415 10.6 5 0 0 0 0
2025 GB 14 50 32 364 11.4 2 1 6 6 0
2026 PHI 5 28 17 260 15.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 101 61 936 15.3 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 65 38 475 12.5 4 1 2 3.5 0
Totals 54 222 131 1684 12.9 13 2 7 3.5 0
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