Brian RobinsonorKimani Vidal?

Week 5 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson outscores Kimani Vidal in 55% of simulations.

Kimani Vidal still comes out ahead in the other 45%, so Brian Robinson is the better bet, not a sure thing. Brian Robinson projects 0.9 half-PPR points ahead in Week 5. The matchups don't separate them: Brian Robinson faces the Baltimore Ravens (2% fewer than average to RBs), Kimani Vidal faces the Denver Broncos (8% fewer than average to RBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Brian Robinson
Floor
1.5
Median
6.1
Ceiling
16.1
Big game (20+):
5%
Dud (under 6):
49%
Kimani Vidal
Floor
1.2
Median
5.3
Ceiling
14.6
Big game (20+):
3%
Dud (under 6):
55%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatBrian RobinsonRB, ATL, Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 p.m. ETKimani VidalRB, LAC, Sun, Oct 11, 4:05 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection7.76.8
PPR projection8.07.4
Standard projection7.46.3
Rank this weekRB32RB36
Matchupvs BALvs DEN
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game11.84.4
Last season per game3.48.5
Snap share, last game42%35%
Trade value——