Eli Heidenreich vs J.K. Dobbins

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.

RB34
Eli Heidenreich
PIT · Bye 9
122.9
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB35
J.K. Dobbins
DEN · Bye 10
119.6
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Eli Heidenreich by 3.3 points of value over replacement (-6.8 vs -10.1), 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.

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Mock draft this pick
Eli HeidenreichPIT J.K. DobbinsDEN Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 122.9 119.6 Heidenreich +3.3 pts
Points per game 7.2 7.0
Value over replacement (VBD) -6.8 -10.1 Heidenreich +3.3
Overall rank #86 #89 Heidenreich by 3
Position rank RB34 RB35
Market ADP - 88.5
Typical round (12-team) - Rd 8
Bye week 9 10

Should I draft Eli Heidenreich or J.K. Dobbins in 2026 fantasy football?

Eli Heidenreich. He projects 122.9 fantasy points with -6.8 value over replacement, vs 119.6 points and -10.1 for J.K. Dobbins (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.