Head to head · RB · 2026
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 model's pick
Eli Heidenreich
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Eli Heidenreich by 4.2 points of value over replacement (-9.2 vs -13.4) — 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 Heidenreich | Kyle Monangai | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | PIT | CHI |
| Overall rank | #88 | #93 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB36 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 122.9 | 118.7 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -9.2 | -13.4 |
| Market ADP | — | 105.4 |
Should I draft Eli Heidenreich or Kyle Monangai in 2026 fantasy football?
Eli Heidenreich. He projects 122.9 fantasy points with -9.2 value over replacement, vs 118.7 points and -13.4 for Kyle Monangai (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.