Kimani Vidal · Ray Davis · 2026 week 8

Kimani Vidal or Ray Davis?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kimani Vidal or Ray Davis? 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 PPR points clear of Ray Davis in week 8, drawing LAR — the 22nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Kimani Vidal START	@ LAR	6.9	22nd	10.4	46	healthy
Ray Davis	vs BAL	0.9	27th · tough	2.6	–	Questionable

RBs vs LAR recently: James Cook III 21.8 pts (W5) · Zonovan Knight 9.8 pts (W6) · Ashton Jeanty 13.6 pts (W7).

RBs vs BAL recently: Bijan Robinson 11.8 pts (W5) · Audric Estime 7.9 pts (W6) · Samaje Perine 7.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Kimani Vidal projects 6 points higher in PPR.
Kimani Vidal faces LAR, 22nd most generous to RBs.
Ray Davis faces BAL, 27th most generous to RBs.
Ray Davis is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kimani Vidal carries the higher trade value — 46 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.