Kimani Vidal or Bam Knight?

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 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Kimani Vidal
  • Rest of season: Bam Knight — 4 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Kimani VidalBam Knight
Rest of season
2 of 6 experts rank Kimani Vidal ahead · 4 rank Bam Knight ahead
RB60#55–#64RB53#43–#62edge
Week 9RB47#42–#55edgeRB65#47–#85
Week 9 projection (PPR)7.1edge5.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #264 overall3 #254 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+11 ranks · +13 val+99 ranks · +96 val
Rostered15%8%
Bye714
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08859% to play

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, Kimani Vidal or Bam Knight?
Kimani Vidal. This week's consensus has Kimani Vidal at RB47 (range #42–#55) and Bam Knight at RB65 (range #47–#85). Projections: 7.1 vs 5.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kimani Vidal or Bam Knight?
Bam Knight. Rest-of-season consensus: Kimani Vidal RB60 (range #55–#64) vs Bam Knight RB53 (range #43–#62). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bam Knight ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kimani Vidal for Bam Knight?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kimani Vidal is ranked #264 overall and Bam Knight #254, 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.