Head to head · RB · 2026
Kimani Vidal vs Emari Demercado
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
Kimani Vidal
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Kimani Vidal by 2.6 points of value over replacement (-86.1 vs -88.7), 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.
| Kimani Vidal | Emari Demercado | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | LAC | KAN | |
| Overall rank | #184 | #190 | Vidal by 6 |
| Position rank | RB68 | RB71 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 43.7 | 41.0 | Vidal +2.6 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.1 | -88.7 | Vidal +2.6 |
| Market ADP | N/A | N/A |
Should I draft Kimani Vidal or Emari Demercado in 2026 fantasy football?
Kimani Vidal. He projects 43.7 fantasy points with -86.1 value over replacement, vs 41.0 points and -88.7 for Emari Demercado (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.