Zach Charbonnet vs Kimani Vidal
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 Zach Charbonnet by 0.8 projected points (3.4 vs 2.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Zach Charbonnet faces WAS, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kimani Vidal faces BUF, the 29th-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 Zach Charbonnet by 4.7 points of value over replacement (-83.1 vs -87.8), 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: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of PUP (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach CharbonnetSEA | Kimani VidalLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | WAS | BUF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 3.4 | 2.6 | Charbonnet +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #29 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 53.5 | 48.8 | Charbonnet +4.7 pts |
| Points per game | 3.1 | 2.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -83.1 | -87.8 | Charbonnet +4.7 |
| Overall rank | #163 | #168 | Charbonnet by 5 |
| Position rank | RB51 | RB54 | |
| Market ADP | 145.8 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | PUP | None |
Should I start Zach Charbonnet or Kimani Vidal in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Zach Charbonnet by 0.8 projected points (3.4 vs 2.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Zach Charbonnet or Kimani Vidal in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Charbonnet. He projects 53.5 fantasy points with -83.1 value over replacement, vs 48.8 points and -87.8 for Kimani Vidal (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.