Kareem Hunt vs Emari Demercado
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kareem Hunt by 0.1 projected points (2.9 vs 2.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kareem Hunt by 1.1 points of value over replacement (-89.7 vs -90.8), 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.
| Kareem HuntKAN | Emari DemercadoKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | MIA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.9 | 2.9 | Hunt +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 46.9 | 45.8 | Hunt +1.1 pts |
| Points per game | 2.8 | 2.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -89.7 | -90.8 | Hunt +1.1 |
| Overall rank | #172 | #174 | Hunt by 2 |
| Position rank | RB56 | RB58 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 5 |
Should I start Kareem Hunt or Emari Demercado in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kareem Hunt by 0.1 projected points (2.9 vs 2.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kareem Hunt or Emari Demercado in 2026 fantasy football?
Kareem Hunt. He projects 46.9 fantasy points with -89.7 value over replacement, vs 45.8 points and -90.8 for Emari Demercado (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.