Josh Jacobs vs Kimani Vidal
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Jacobs by 0.7 projected points (7.0 vs 6.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Josh Jacobs faces MIN, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kimani Vidal faces BAL, the 19th-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
The model takes Josh Jacobs: a clear but modest edge of 13.3 points of value over replacement (-24.8 vs -38.1).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Josh Jacobs carries an injury flag of Out (Finger), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Josh JacobsGNB | Kimani VidalLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | MIN | BAL | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 7.0 | 6.3 | Jacobs +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 121.9 | 108.6 | Jacobs +13.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -24.8 | -38.1 | Jacobs +13.3 |
| Overall rank | #102 | #116 | Jacobs by 14 |
| Position rank | RB38 | RB41 | |
| Market ADP | 93.9 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Josh Jacobs or Kimani Vidal in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Josh Jacobs by 0.7 projected points (7.0 vs 6.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Kimani Vidal in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Jacobs. He projects 121.9 fantasy points with -24.8 value over replacement, vs 108.6 points and -38.1 for Kimani Vidal (RB, PPR).