Head to head · RB · 2026
Michael Carter 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
Michael Carter
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Michael Carter by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-86.4 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.
| Michael Carter | Emari Demercado | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | TEN | KAN | |
| Overall rank | #185 | #190 | Carter by 5 |
| Position rank | RB69 | RB71 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 43.3 | 41.0 | Carter +2.3 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.4 | -88.7 | Carter +2.3 |
| Market ADP | N/A | N/A |
Should I draft Michael Carter or Emari Demercado in 2026 fantasy football?
Michael Carter. He projects 43.3 fantasy points with -86.4 value over replacement, vs 41.0 points and -88.7 for Emari Demercado (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.