Kimani Vidal vs Michael Carter
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 Kimani Vidal by 0.1 projected points (2.6 vs 2.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kimani Vidal faces BUF, the 29th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Michael Carter faces NYG, the 31st-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 Kimani Vidal by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-87.8 vs -88.1), 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 VidalLAC | Michael CarterTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | BUF | NYG | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 2.6 | 2.5 | Vidal +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #29 | #31 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 48.8 | 48.5 | Vidal +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 2.9 | 2.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -87.8 | -88.1 | Vidal +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #168 | #170 | Vidal by 2 |
| Position rank | RB54 | RB55 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Should I start Kimani Vidal or Michael Carter in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kimani Vidal by 0.1 projected points (2.6 vs 2.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kimani Vidal or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?
Kimani Vidal. He projects 48.8 fantasy points with -87.8 value over replacement, vs 48.5 points and -88.1 for Michael Carter (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.