Kaytron Allen · Kimani Vidal · 2026 week 9

Kaytron Allen or Kimani Vidal?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kaytron Allen 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 6.4 PPR points clear of Kaytron Allen 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
Kaytron Allen	vs DET	1.2	29th · tough	1.4	–	Questionable
Kimani Vidal START	vs HOU	7.6	14th	8.2	30	healthy

RBs vs DET recently: Jeremiyah Love 2.2 pts (W5) · Josh Jacobs 15.1 pts (W7) · Aaron Jones Sr. 4 pts (W8).

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 6.4 points higher in PPR.
Kaytron Allen faces DET, 29th most generous to RBs.
Kaytron Allen is flagged WATCH.
Kimani Vidal faces HOU, 14th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kimani Vidal carries the higher trade value — 30 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kimani Vidal gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.