Bucky Irving · Jaylen Warren · 2026 week 2

Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren?

Wondering who you should start this week — Bucky Irving or Jaylen Warren? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Bucky IrvingBucky Irving projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Jaylen Warren in week 2, drawing CLE — the 21st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Bucky Irving START vs CLE 13.8 21st 20.3 3,942 healthy
Jaylen Warren @ NE 11.6 23rd 10.3 1,716 healthy

RBs vs CLE recently: Bhayshul Tuten 8.8 pts (W1).

RBs vs NE recently: Jadarian Price 5.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Bucky Irving carries the higher trade value — 3,942 against 1,716 (a 56% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Bucky Irving gets the most. Momentum: Bucky Irving +573 and Jaylen Warren -537 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.