Brashard SmithorEmari Demercado?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Emari Demercado
This one is close: Emari Demercado projects 0.5 half-PPR points ahead of Brashard Smith, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Emari Demercado, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Miami Dolphins have allowed 21% more fantasy points to RBs than average. The Baltimore Ravens have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | Brashard SmithRB, KC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Emari DemercadoRB, DAL, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| PPR projection | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Standard projection | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Rank this week | RB67 | RB65 |
| Matchup | at MIA | vs BAL |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Last season per game | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Snap share, last game | 0% | 16% |
| Trade value | — | — |