Chris Rodriguez · Kimani Vidal · 2026 week 6

Chris Rodriguez or Kimani Vidal?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Rodriguez 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 1.8 PPR points clear of Chris Rodriguez in week 6, drawing KC — the 21st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 6	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chris Rodriguez	vs HOU	5.0	28th · tough	7.1	41	healthy
Kimani Vidal START	@ KC	6.8	21st	9.1	49	healthy

RBs vs HOU recently: Jonathan Taylor 7.2 pts (W3) · Javonte Williams 26.3 pts (W4) · Tony Pollard 5.2 pts (W5).

RBs vs KC recently: Jonathan Taylor 25.2 pts (W2) · Ollie Gordon 11.5 pts (W3) · Ashton Jeanty 12.6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Kimani Vidal projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Chris Rodriguez faces HOU, 28th most generous to RBs.
Kimani Vidal faces KC, 21st most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kimani Vidal carries the higher trade value — 49 against 41 (a 16% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kimani Vidal gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez -212 and Kimani Vidal +49 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.