Jalen McMillan or Tank Bigsby: Who Should You Start?
Preliminary board2026 Week 4 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Verdicts sharpen as practice reports land.
Bigsby is the only usable choice, though neither is a start
McMillan is ruled out, making his slight paper edge irrelevant; Bigsby wins this head-to-head by default. That is not an endorsement to start Bigsby: he is a backup whose downhill style needs carries, with little receiving-game cushion. McMillan’s vertical speed and red-zone knack give him more upside when available, but they do not change this week’s call.
What flips it: A confirmed change from McMillan’s ruled-out status to available.
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Jalen McMillan
2.32.93.4 Projected Points
Tank Bigsby
2.82.93.0 Projected Points
Tank Bigsby’s market
Why Jalen McMillan
SitWR3 with vertical speed and red-zone knack. Injuries limited 2025 sample; upside as third option.
Ruled out — verdict void; pivot to your bench.
- Vertical speed and a red-zone knack give him upside when he is available.
- The ruled-out designation removes that upside from this week’s decision.
Latest on McMillan
Jalen McMillan is active for a second week in a row and could see an increased number of snaps after being eased in back week following a month-long recovery from a knee injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Sep 29, 2026Jenna Laine reports on the injuries the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sustained during their 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Jenna Laine reports on the injuries the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sustained during their 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, coach Todd Bowles said.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Tank Bigsby
SitBackup RB and change-of-pace power runner. Downhill one-cut style behind the starter.
Sit — bench-tier RB at consensus RB51: 4% target share, 3.0 PPR projected vs LAR.
- His power-running style offers a path to value if he gets carries.
- As a backup, he has little margin for a game that doesn’t bring rushing chances.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Jalen McMillan | Tank Bigsby |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 2.32.93.4 | 2.82.93.0 |
| Consensus rank | WR57 | RB51 |
| Opponent vs position | GB · 18 of 323-game sample | LAR · 12 of 323-game sample |
| Receptions | 26 of 32 | 29 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 18 of 32 | 19 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 15 of 32 | — |
| Targets | 15 of 32 | — |
| Anytime TD | 14 of 32 | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Yards | — | 11 of 32 |
| Rushing TDs | — | 1 of 32 |
| Rushing Attempts | — | 12 of 32 |
| Target share | 3% | 4% |
| Reception share | 0% | 5% |
| Implied total · spread | 23.0+1.5 | 23.0+1.5 |
| Depth chart | WR3 | RB2 |
| Snap share | 3% | 16% |
| Injury designation | Out | — |
Recent form
Jalen McMillan — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs MIN | 0.00.00.0 |
| Week 2 | vs CLE | 0.00.00.0 |
| Week 1 | vs CIN | DNP |
Tank Bigsby — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs CHI | -1.5-1.0-0.5 |
| Week 2 | vs TEN | 9.810.811.8 |
| Week 1 | vs WSH | 0.30.30.3 |
Signal breakdown
- 3.4 vs 3.0 projected PPR pointsJalen McMillan +
- Rank 57 vs 51Tank Bigsby +
- Opponent DvP rank 18 vs 12 (32 = softest)Jalen McMillan +
- Implied 23.0 vs 23.0 team pointseven
- A ruled-out player cannot be a startTank Bigsby +
- 3% vs 16% snap shareTank Bigsby +
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