Eli Heidenreich vs Kyle Monangai
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 call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Eli Heidenreich by 4.2 points of value over replacement (-6.8 vs -11.0), 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.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Eli HeidenreichPIT | Kyle MonangaiCHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 122.9 | 118.7 | Heidenreich +4.2 pts |
| Points per game | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -6.8 | -11.0 | Heidenreich +4.2 |
| Overall rank | #86 | #90 | Heidenreich by 4 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB36 | |
| Market ADP | - | 109.1 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Eli Heidenreich or Kyle Monangai in 2026 fantasy football?
Eli Heidenreich. He projects 122.9 fantasy points with -6.8 value over replacement, vs 118.7 points and -11.0 for Kyle Monangai (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.