MarShawn Lloyd · Ray Davis · 2026 week 1

MarShawn Lloyd or Ray Davis?

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

Start MarShawn LloydMarShawn Lloyd projects 7 PPR points clear of Ray Davis in week 1, drawing MIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
MarShawn Lloyd START	@ MIN	10.9	21st	–	1,249	healthy
Ray Davis	@ HOU	3.9	24th	11.1	–	healthy

RBs vs MIN recently: Tyrone Tracy 7.8 pts (W16) · Jahmyr Gibbs 4.4 pts (W17) · Chris Brooks 6.1 pts (W18).

RBs vs HOU recently: Ashton Jeanty 30.8 pts (W16) · Omarion Hampton 12 pts (W17) · Jonathan Taylor 3.9 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

MarShawn Lloyd carries the higher trade value — 1,249 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving MarShawn Lloyd gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.