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Michael Carter or Will ShipleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out and Will Shipley is listed out (foot) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026. Will Shipley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBArizona Cardinals
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#56 RB
Will Shipley
PPG
3.5
Games
5
Rush Yds
57
Rush TDs
1
Rec
5
Rec Yds
31
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Carter vs Will Shipley: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMichael CarterWill Shipley
PPG (Half-PPR)6.33.5
Games Played135
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8218
Rushing Yards33357
Rush Yds/Game25.611.4
Rushing TDs11
Receptions335
Receiving Yards26731
Targets458
Total TDs11
Age2724
Experience4 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Carter or Will Shipley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Michael Carter and Will Shipley is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Will Shipley averaged 3.5.

Should I draft Michael Carter or Will Shipley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026, and Will Shipley averaged 3.5 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Michael Carter and Will Shipley average in 2026?▾

Michael Carter averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Will Shipley averaged 3.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Michael Carter and Will Shipley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Carter (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Will Shipley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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