Emari Demercado vs Emanuel Wilson
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 Emari Demercado by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-92.5 vs -93.8), 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: Emanuel Wilson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Emari DemercadoKAN | Emanuel WilsonSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 41.0 | 39.8 | Demercado +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 2.4 | 2.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.5 | -93.8 | Demercado +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #195 | #200 | Demercado by 5 |
| Position rank | RB67 | RB70 | |
| Market ADP | 141.5 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Emari Demercado or Emanuel Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Emari Demercado. He projects 41.0 fantasy points with -92.5 value over replacement, vs 39.8 points and -93.8 for Emanuel Wilson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.