RBCIN vs JAXRB458.2 projected (4.3–8.3)PPR

Should I start Samaje Perine in Week 4?

Sit Samaje Perine in Week 4. Perine projects 8.2 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 15.1.

Measured against the RB24 start line: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB24 at 15.1 projected PPR points, the last running back inside it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Samaje Perine

Sit Samaje Perine — projects 8.2, a tough matchup vs JAX, but the role is cooling.

Samaje Perine projects 8.2 points on a 4.3–8.3 range. The matchup grades as tough against JAX. Usage: carries / game at 5.6. Net: Samaje Perine is a bench this week.

Working for Perine: High-scoring spot (27.0 team total).

Working against Perine: Below your start line (6.9 pts short), Committee back (13% of touches).

Matchup

Samaje Perine (CIN) faces JAX, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 27.0, spread -2.5.

Recent form

Samaje Perine's last 5 games: PPR points 8.3, 8.2, 8, 3.2, 2.4 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Stevenson's edge is 6.9 points (15.1 to 8.2). Stevenson's floor (6.5) sits under Perine's projection, so a quiet game from Stevenson flips it. Confidence in the call: high.

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