Bennedict Mathurin vs Isaiah Joe: who to start in Week 3
Bennedict Mathurin plays 4 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Isaiah Joe 3. For that week alone, start Bennedict Mathurin: 96.5 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Isaiah Joe. Over the season, Bennedict Mathurin leads in points leagues (24.1 fantasy points a game to 17.1) and Isaiah Joe in 9-cat leagues (215th against 216th). The two go close together on our board, which is our own ranking order from 2025-26 and 2026-27 box scores, not ADP.
Updated Nov 3, 12:36 AM ET. Rechecked every 30 minutes.
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- Points leagues
- #158
- 24.1 FP/G, slot 14.02
- 9-cat leagues
- #216
- -4.0 z, slot 18.12
The pick in points leagues.
- Points leagues
- #260
- 17.1 FP/G, slot 22.08
- 9-cat leagues
- #215
- -3.9 z, slot 18.11
Out (Hip)
The pick in 9-cat leagues.
The call
Points leagues: Bennedict Mathurin. 24.1 fantasy points per game against 17.1, 158th on our board to 260th.
9-cat leagues: Isaiah Joe instead, -3.9 in summed z-scores against -4.0 (215th to 216th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Category by category, Bennedict Mathurin is ahead in 5 (PTS, REB, AST, STL and FT%) and Isaiah Joe in 3 (3PM, FG% and TO).
Per 36 minutes, Bennedict Mathurin produces more: 32.9 fantasy points to 30.7, on 26.4 minutes a night against 20.0. He already plays as much or more, so the gap is not a role waiting to grow.
Bennedict Mathurin plays 4 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Isaiah Joe 3. For that week alone, start Bennedict Mathurin: 96.5 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Isaiah Joe.
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Per game, side by side
| Per game | Bennedict Mathurin | Isaiah Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points per game | 24.1 | 17.1 |
| Minutes | 26.4 | 20.0 |
| PointsPTS | 14.7 | 10.4 |
| ReboundsREB | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| AssistsAST | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| StealsSTL | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| BlocksBLK | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Threes3PM | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Field goal %FG% | 43.0% | 44.3% |
| Free throw %FT% | 87.2% | 83.1% |
| TurnoversTO | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Games, 2025-26 | 54 | 71 |
Bold is the better number. The line blends 2025-26 with 2026-27 games as they are played, the same numbers the rankings use.
Per 36 minutes
| Per 36 | Bennedict Mathurin | Isaiah Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points | 32.9 | 30.7 |
| Points | 20.1 | 18.8 |
| Rebounds | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Assists | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Steals | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Blocks | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Threes | 1.7 | 4.1 |
| Turnovers | 2.7 | 1.1 |
Each per-game number divided by minutes and scaled to 36: the rate a bigger role would carry.
9-category z-scores
| Category | Bennedict Mathurin | Isaiah Joe |
|---|---|---|
| PointsPTS | -0.3 | -1.1 |
| ReboundsREB | -0.6 | -1.5 |
| AssistsAST | -0.8 | -1.3 |
| StealsSTL | -1.0 | -1.1 |
| BlocksBLK | -1.0 | -1.0 |
| Threes3PM | -0.5 | +0.6 |
| Field goal percentageFG% | -0.9 | -0.5 |
| Free throw percentageFT% | +1.1 | +0.2 |
| TurnoversTO | -0.0 | +1.6 |
| Total | -4.0 | -3.9 |
Each number is standard deviations above or below the top 156 players (a 12-team league's rosters). Field goal and free throw percentage are weighted by attempts, and turnovers count against.
If you punt a category
Punting steals, threes, field goal percentage and turnovers flips the 9-cat answer to Bennedict Mathurin.
| Punt | Bennedict Mathurin | Isaiah Joe |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | -3.6 (#267) | -2.8 (#210) |
| REB | -3.5 (#218) | -2.6 (#168) |
| AST | -3.2 (#209) | -2.8 (#190) |
| STL | -2.9 (#185) | -2.9 (#188) |
| BLK | -3.2 (#178) | -3.2 (#177) |
| 3PM | -3.5 (#216) | -4.5 (#270) |
| FG% | -3.2 (#174) | -3.6 (#191) |
| FT% | -5.1 (#276) | -4.1 (#227) |
| TO | -4.0 (#171) | -5.8 (#238) |
Value is the sum of the other eight z-scores, recomputed with the punted category left out of the pool that sets them; the rank is among all 432 ranked players.
Week 3 (Nov 2-8)
- Bennedict Mathurin: 4 games (Mon @MEM, Wed UTA, Fri MIN, Sun @LAC).
- Isaiah Joe: 3 games (Mon @CHA, Wed PHI, Sun LAL), listed Out.
Recent games
- Bennedict Mathurin: 12.1 fantasy points a game over his last 7 of 2026-27, against 24.1 on the board.
- Isaiah Joe: 12.2 fantasy points a game over his last 3 of 2026-27, against 17.1 on the board.
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Common questions
Who is better for the rest of the 2026-27 season, Bennedict Mathurin or Isaiah Joe?
Points leagues: Bennedict Mathurin. 24.1 fantasy points per game against 17.1, 158th on our board to 260th. 9-cat leagues: Isaiah Joe instead, -3.9 in summed z-scores against -4.0 (215th to 216th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Who wins more categories, Bennedict Mathurin or Isaiah Joe?
Category by category, Bennedict Mathurin is ahead in 5 (PTS, REB, AST, STL and FT%) and Isaiah Joe in 3 (3PM, FG% and TO).
Who should I start in Week 3, Bennedict Mathurin or Isaiah Joe?
Bennedict Mathurin plays 4 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Isaiah Joe 3. For that week alone, start Bennedict Mathurin: 96.5 projected fantasy points to 0.0 for Isaiah Joe.
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