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
122.9
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
RB35
J.K. Dobbins
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.
| 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.