Christian McCaffrey · Jahmyr Gibbs · 2026 week 2

Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs?

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

Start Jahmyr GibbsJahmyr Gibbs projects 6.3 PPR points clear of Christian McCaffrey in week 2, drawing BUF — the 6th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Christian McCaffrey vs MIA 19.8 4th · soft 13.8 8,297 healthy
Jahmyr Gibbs START @ BUF 26.1 6th · soft 33.6 10,687 healthy

RBs vs MIA recently: Ashton Jeanty 26.7 pts (W1).

RBs vs BUF recently: David Montgomery 25.9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher trade value — 10,687 against 8,297 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jahmyr Gibbs gets the most. Momentum: Christian McCaffrey -503 and Jahmyr Gibbs +204 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.