Darius Slayton · Jalen Nailor · 2026 week 3

Darius Slayton or Jalen Nailor?

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

Start Jalen NailorJalen Nailor projects 4.4 PPR points clear of Darius Slayton in week 3, drawing NO — the 13th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darius Slayton vs HOU 2.1 1st · soft – – healthy
Jalen Nailor START @ NO 6.5 13th 3.8 – healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs NO recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 18.7 pts (W1) · Rashod Bateman 14.8 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.