Chris Rodriguez · Jonathon Brooks · 2026 week 3

Chris Rodriguez or Jonathon Brooks?

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

Start Jonathon BrooksJonathon Brooks projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Chris Rodriguez in week 3, drawing DEN — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Rodriguez vs NE 4.7 23rd 1.8 65 healthy
Jonathon Brooks START vs DEN 6.3 4th · soft 4.7 82 IR

RBs vs NE recently: Jadarian Price 5.8 pts (W1) · Jaylen Warren 7.7 pts (W2).

RBs vs DEN recently: Kenneth Walker 31.1 pts (W1) · Bhayshul Tuten 12.2 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonathon Brooks carries the higher trade value — 82 against 65 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonathon Brooks gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez -366 and Jonathon Brooks -994 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.