Josh Palmer vs Tank Dell
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 Josh Palmer by 3.5 points of value over replacement (-78.5 vs -82.0), 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: Tank Dell carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee - ACL + MCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Josh PalmerBUF | Tank DellHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 94.2 | 90.7 | Palmer +3.5 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -78.5 | -82.0 | Palmer +3.5 |
| Overall rank | #175 | #183 | Palmer by 8 |
| Position rank | WR69 | WR72 | |
| Market ADP | - | 149.9 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Josh Palmer or Tank Dell in 2026 fantasy football?
Josh Palmer. He projects 94.2 fantasy points with -78.5 value over replacement, vs 90.7 points and -82.0 for Tank Dell (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.