Jaylen Wright vs Nicholas Singleton
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 74% confident
Jaylen Wright- More points per game: 0.7 vs 0.4
- More opportunity: 13% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: RB74 vs RB78
Jaylen Wright and Nicholas Singleton are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Nicholas Singleton holds the edge in expert consensus (RB63 to RB69). Nicholas Singleton typically comes off the board first, around pick 227 (round 19) to Jaylen Wright's pick 248. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Nicholas Singleton at 64 PPR points (3.7 per game) versus Jaylen Wright at 44.
Last season Jaylen Wright carried the heavier workload (13% snap share, 21 touches to Nicholas Singleton's 7), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jaylen Wright is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Nicholas Singleton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wright | Singleton |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 44 | 64 |
| Points / game | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Games played | 5 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #241 | #214 |
| ADP | 248 | 227 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB74 | RB78 |
| Snap share | 13% | 8% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 1 |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Bye week | 6 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jaylen Wright or Nicholas Singleton.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaylen Wright or Nicholas Singleton in 2026?
Jaylen Wright is a solid pick over Nicholas Singleton for 2026, on the bigger workload. Nicholas Singleton carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jaylen Wright or Nicholas Singleton?
Nicholas Singleton carries the higher 2026 projection at 64 PPR points (3.7 per game), compared with 44 for Jaylen Wright.
Where are Jaylen Wright and Nicholas Singleton being drafted?
Nicholas Singleton has an ADP around pick 227 (round 19), while Jaylen Wright goes closer to pick 248 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Jaylen Wright or Nicholas Singleton?
Expert consensus ranks Nicholas Singleton (RB63) ahead of Jaylen Wright (RB69) for 2026.
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