Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 5:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Emmett Johnson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Emmett Johnson
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Emmett Johnson | Kimani Vidal | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 0 rank Kimani Vidal ahead | RB40#34–#45edge | RB60#55–#64 |
| Week 9 | RB46#42–#53 | RB47#42–#55 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #158 overalledge | 3 #264 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +17 val | +11 ranks · +13 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 15% |
| Bye | 5 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Emmett Johnson is RB46 (range #42–#53) and Kimani Vidal is RB47 (range #42–#55) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
- Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB40 (range #34–#45) vs Kimani Vidal RB60 (range #55–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Kimani Vidal?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #158 overall and Kimani Vidal #264, so Emmett Johnson carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.