Elijah Mitchell · Kimani Vidal · 2026 week 9

Elijah Mitchell or Kimani Vidal?

Wondering who you should start this week — Elijah Mitchell 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 5.5 PPR points clear of Elijah Mitchell in week 9, drawing HOU — the 14th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Elijah Mitchell	vs NYG	0.6	19th	7.1	8	healthy
Kimani Vidal START	vs HOU	6.1	14th	8.2	21	healthy

RBs vs NYG recently: Jacory Croskey-Merritt 14.2 pts (W5) · Alvin Kamara 12.9 pts (W6) · Woody Marks 8.1 pts (W7).

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

🎓 The coach's read

Kimani Vidal projects 5.5 points higher in PPR.
Elijah Mitchell faces NYG, 19th most generous to RBs.
Kimani Vidal faces HOU, 14th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kimani Vidal carries the higher trade value — 21 against 8 (a 62% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kimani Vidal gets the most. Momentum: Elijah Mitchell +9 and Kimani Vidal +21 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.