Kimani Vidal or Samaje Perine?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Samaje Perine
- Rest of season: Kimani Vidal — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Kimani Vidal | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Kimani Vidal ahead · 3 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB64#62–#67edge | RB66#61–#69 |
| Week 5 | RB53#48–#57 | RB48#43–#54edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #279 overall | 3 #289 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -78 ranks · -121 val | -34 ranks · -40 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 5% |
| Bye | 7 | 6 |
| 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 5, Kimani Vidal or Samaje Perine?
- Samaje Perine. This week's consensus has Kimani Vidal at RB53 (range #48–#57) and Samaje Perine at RB48 (range #43–#54). Projections: 5.8 vs 5.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kimani Vidal or Samaje Perine?
- Kimani Vidal. Rest-of-season consensus: Kimani Vidal RB64 (range #62–#67) vs Samaje Perine RB66 (range #61–#69). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kimani Vidal ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kimani Vidal for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kimani Vidal is ranked #279 overall and Samaje Perine #289, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.