Brian Robinson Jr. · Kimani Vidal · 2026 week 9

Brian Robinson Jr. or Kimani Vidal?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Robinson Jr. or Kimani Vidal? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Kimani VidalKimani Vidal projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson Jr. in week 9, drawing HOU — the 14th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson Jr. vs CIN 6.1 21st 10.1 69 Questionable
Kimani Vidal START vs HOU 7.6 14th 8.2 30 healthy

RBs vs CIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7) · Tony Pollard 25.7 pts (W8).

RBs vs HOU recently: Tony Pollard 5.2 pts (W5) · Bhayshul Tuten 20.7 pts (W6) · Cam Skattebo 18.1 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Robinson Jr. carries the higher trade value — 69 against 30 (a 57% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Robinson Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson Jr. -581 and Kimani Vidal +30 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.