Head to head · RB · 2026
Emmett Johnson vs Eli Heidenreich
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Emmett Johnson
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Emmett Johnson by 0.1 points of value over replacement (-9.1 vs -9.2) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Emmett Johnson | Eli Heidenreich | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | KAN | PIT |
| Overall rank | #87 | #88 |
| Position rank | RB33 | RB34 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 123.0 | 122.9 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -9.1 | -9.2 |
| Market ADP | — | — |
Should I draft Emmett Johnson or Eli Heidenreich in 2026 fantasy football?
Emmett Johnson. He projects 123.0 fantasy points with -9.1 value over replacement, vs 122.9 points and -9.2 for Eli Heidenreich (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.