2026 · Week 2 · Standard

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Christian McCaffrey in Week 2 (2026)?

The projection call

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RB · ATL

Bijan Robinson

18.3 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs CAR

Final · Sun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM ET

RB · SF

Christian McCaffrey

15.6 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs MIA

Final · Sun, Sep 20, 4:25 PM ET

Data refreshed Oct 20, 2026, 11:27 PM ET. Projected points are not actual results.

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What changes in PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards no reception point. Use the scoring buttons above to compare the same players under each preset. Passing TDs, bonuses and other custom rules may differ in your league.

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