Emari Demercado · Kaytron Allen · 2026 week 2

Emari Demercado or Kaytron Allen?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emari Demercado or Kaytron Allen? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Emari DemercadoEmari Demercado projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Kaytron Allen in week 2, drawing WAS — the 24th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Emari Demercado START vs WAS 5.0 24th 0.7 healthy
Kaytron Allen @ DAL 3.2 9th 1.6 healthy

RBs vs WAS recently: Saquon Barkley 8 pts (W1).

RBs vs DAL recently: Cam Skattebo 14.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.