Emari Demercado Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 215 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.8
- Pos rank
- RB89
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 32nd vs. RBs, tough
Emari Demercado Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.8 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Emari Demercado's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,0.7,RB70
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,0.8,RB76
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,ToughTexans vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,NeutralBuccaneers vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,FavorablePackers vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,ToughEagles vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Emari Demercado?
Demercado is averaging 0.8 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 15 rushing yards and 0 TD on 5 carries, plus 0 catches for 0 yards. That ranks RB89, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.0 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Dak Prescott.
His best week was RB70 in Week 1 at the Giants (0.7 points); his worst, RB76 in Week 2 against the Commanders (0.8). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (2nd vs. RBs) in Week 6 and the Colts (5th vs. RBs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Demercado ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Emari Demercado 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Giants | L 20–28 | 0.7 | RB70 |
| 2 | vs Commanders | W 37–20 | 0.8 | RB76 |
| Total | 1–1 | 1.5 | RB89 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DAL | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| 2025 | ARI | 13 | 312 | 0 | 13 | 101 | 1 | 58.3 | 4.5 | RB65 |
| 2024 | ARI | 13 | 223 | 1 | 16 | 104 | 0 | 54.7 | 4.2 | RB65 |
| 2023 | ARI | 14 | 284 | 2 | 21 | 119 | 0 | 73.3 | 5.2 | RB57 |
| Career | 42 | 834 | 3 | 50 | 324 | 1 | 187.8 | 4.5 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Now in Kansas City, he profiles as a deep-bench dart at best, sitting third behind Kenneth Walker III with Emmett Johnson and Brashard Smith crowding the reserve reps. ADP near pick 265 and roughly 1% rostership reflect that reality. His path is purely contingent: a Walker injury would unlock standalone value, much like 2023-25 in Arizona. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025ankle3 games
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Emari Demercado Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Emari Demercado in Week 4?
Emari Demercado is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Texans, as the RB89 in PPR total points this season (0.8 a game). The Texans rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Demercado.
How many fantasy points is Emari Demercado averaging in 2026?
Emari Demercado is averaging 0.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 1.5 points across 2 games. His last game produced 0.8 points.
Where does Emari Demercado rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Emari Demercado ranks RB89 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Emari Demercado worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Emari Demercado is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 2% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Emari Demercado's fantasy football role?
Emari Demercado is RB3 on the Cowboys depth chart. He is averaging 2.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game, on 12% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Emari Demercado's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Emari Demercado's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (32nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (21st in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Packers (2nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Emari Demercado been in fantasy football this season?
Emari Demercado has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.1 points around his 0.8-point average.
What is Emari Demercado's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Emari Demercado's floor has been 0.7 PPR points (Week 1, RB70) and his ceiling 0.8 (Week 2, RB76). His median week has been 0.8 points. See Demercado's full game log.
Emari Demercado 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Dallas CowboysHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 15
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 5
3.0 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
0 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 1.5
- Pos rank
- RB89
0.8 Best Week 2 vs WAS0.7 Worst Week 1 @ NYG
Advanced Rushing Stats
Demercado is on the field for 12.5% of snaps and draws 0.0% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 11 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.00 | 67th | 2.45 | 90th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th | 16.7% | 96th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.30 | 9th | 0.65 | 52nd |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.00 | 4th | 4.29 | 100th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | 0th | 2 | 12th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 12.5% | 6th | 23.3% | 18th |
| Target share | 0.0% | 0th | 3.2% | 25th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 1 | 7th | 9 | 14th |
| Targets per game | 0.0 | 0th | 1.7 | 36th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (11 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Demercado gets room before contact and breaks explosive runs, but draws few targets and rarely breaks a big run.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.5 carries and 0.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.8
Fantasy PPG
8
Rush yds/g
0.0
Rec/g
Emari Demercado career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 44 | 312 | 0 | 13 | 101 | 1 | 58.3 | 4.5 | RB65 |
| 2024 | 13 | 24 | 223 | 1 | 16 | 104 | 0 | 54.7 | 4.2 | RB65 |
| 2023 | 14 | 58 | 284 | 2 | 21 | 119 | 0 | 73.3 | 5.2 | RB57 |
| Career | 42 | 131 | 834 | 3 | 50 | 324 | 1 | 187.8 | 4.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
4.6
Career PPG
41 games over 4 seasons
76%
Availability
Share of team games he played
17%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
4.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Demercado has averaged 4.6 fantasy points per game over 41 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.8 per game, down 4.1 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 2.5 carries plus targets a game against 5.3. His quarterback this season has been Dak Prescott.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Demercado's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 312Rush yards2025
- 2Total TD2023
- 73.3Fantasy pts2023 · RB57
- 1,158Career scrimmage yds2023–2026
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How many fantasy points does Emari Demercado have in 2026?
Emari Demercado has 1.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.8 per game across 2 games. That total ranks RB89 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has 15 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 8 a game at 3.0 yards per carry. His high was 8 yards, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many touchdowns does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 carries.
How many carries does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has 5 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 2.5 a game, for 15 yards. His high was 3 carries, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many receptions does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has no receptions for 0 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no targets.
How many receiving yards does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game on no catches.
How many targets does Emari Demercado have this season?
Emari Demercado has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0 of them.
How many games has Emari Demercado played in 2026?
Emari Demercado has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Emari Demercado's stats last season?
In 2025, Emari Demercado ran for 312 yards and no touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 101 yards in 13 games. That was 58.3 PPR points (4.5 per game), an RB65 finish.
What are Emari Demercado's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 42 games, Emari Demercado has 834 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 50 catches for 324 yards, for 187.8 PPR fantasy points (4.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Emari Demercado have in his career?
Emari Demercado has 4 touchdowns in his NFL career: 3 rushing and 1 receiving, over 42 games.
Emari Demercado Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.8
Carries/g
2.5
Rush yds/g
7.5
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Emari Demercado has averaged 2.5 carries, 7.5 rushing yards and 0.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Emari Demercado has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against WAS (0.8 points); the lowest was Week 1 against NYG (0.7).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYG7th | L 20-28 | 0.7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB70 |
Week 1 · NYG · L 20-28 · 0.7 pts
How the 0.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS32nd | W 37-20 | 0.8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB76 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 37-20 · 0.8 pts
How the 0.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All two weeks outside the top 36. For a running back ranked RB89 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than RB76.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Washington
3 carries, 8 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 16% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by the Giants
2 carries, 7 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 9% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
Emari Demercado Game Log 2023
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.2
Carries/g
4.1
Rush yds/g
20.3
Rec/g
1.5
Rec yds/g
8.5
Across 14 games in 2023, Emari Demercado has averaged 4.1 carries, 20.3 rushing yards and 5.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Emari Demercado has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 15 against SF (14.0 points); the lowest was Week 1 against WAS (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAS2nd | L 16-20 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB89 |
Week 1 · WAS · L 16-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | NYG13th | L 28-31 | 2.5 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | RB58 |
Week 2 · NYG · L 28-31 · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | DAL32nd | W 28-16 | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB76 |
Week 3 · DAL · W 28-16 · 0.2 pts
How the 0.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | SF23rd | L 16-35 | 5.4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 | RB44 |
Week 4 · SF · L 16-35 · 5.4 pts
How the 5.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | CIN7th | L 20-34 | 12.7 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | RB18 |
Week 5 · CIN · L 20-34 · 12.7 pts
How the 12.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | LAR30th | L 9-26 | 2.7 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB52 |
Week 6 · LAR · L 9-26 · 2.7 pts
How the 2.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SEA1st | L 10-20 | 11.5 | 13 | 58 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 7 · SEA · L 10-20 · 11.5 pts
How the 11.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | BAL12th | L 24-31 | 8.9 | 20 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | RB30 |
Week 8 · BAL · L 24-31 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 11 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 12 | LAR30th | L 14-37 | 1.5 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB67 |
Week 12 · LAR · L 14-37 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | PIT11th | W 24-10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB70 |
Week 13 · PIT · W 24-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 15 | SF23rd | L 29-45 | 14.0 | 4 | 64 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB16 |
Week 15 · SF · L 29-45 · 14.0 pts
How the 14.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CHI10th | L 16-27 | 12.0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 16 · CHI · L 16-27 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | PHI19th | W 35-31 | 1.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | RB65 |
Week 17 · PHI · W 35-31 · 1.9 pts
How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | SEA1st | L 20-21 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB80 |
Week 18 · SEA · L 20-21 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Four RB1 weeks, one RB2 week and nine busts. For a running back who finished RB61 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB89 · Wk 2 RB58 · Wk 3 RB76 · Wk 4 RB44 · Wk 5 RB18 · Wk 6 RB52 · Wk 7 RB22 · Wk 8 RB30 · Wk 12 RB67 · Wk 13 RB70 · Wk 15 RB16 · Wk 16 RB22 · Wk 17 RB65 · Wk 18 RB80
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Seattle
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 10% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
0 carries, 0 yds. 1/3 receiving, 9 yds.
He played 12% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Chicago
2 carries, 10 yds. 7/8 receiving, 40 yds.
He played 38% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. San Francisco
4 carries, 64 yds, 1 TD. 1/3 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 24% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Pittsburgh
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 3% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
3 carries, 15 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 20% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
20 carries, 78 yds. 1/1 receiving, 1 yds.
He played 55% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Seattle
13 carries, 58 yds. 4/5 receiving, 17 yds.
He played 80% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
2 carries, 11 yds. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 43% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Cincinnati
10 carries, 45 yds, 1 TD. 1/3 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 77% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
1 carries, 3 yds. 3/4 receiving, 21 yds.
He played 35% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Dallas
2 carries, 2 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 18% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 1.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Giants
1 carries, -2 yds. 2/2 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 12% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just -2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Washington
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 5% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Emari Demercado do in his last game?
Emari Demercado scored 0.8 PPR points in Week 2 against the Commanders, a 37–20 win, an RB76 finish. He ran 3 times for 8 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Emari Demercado score in his last game?
Emari Demercado scored 0.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 against the Commanders, an RB76 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.8.
How many rushing yards did Emari Demercado have in his last game?
Emari Demercado ran for 8 yards on 3 carries in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many touchdowns did Emari Demercado score in his last game?
Emari Demercado did not score a touchdown in Week 2 against the Commanders; his 0.8 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Emari Demercado have in his last game?
Emari Demercado had 3 carries for 8 yards in Week 2 against the Commanders, playing 16% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Emari Demercado have in his last game?
Emari Demercado caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 2 against the Commanders.
What were Emari Demercado's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Giants, a 28–20 loss, Emari Demercado ran 2 times for 7 yards. That was 0.7 PPR points, an RB70 finish.
What was Emari Demercado's best game this season?
Emari Demercado's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Commanders: 0.8 PPR points, an RB76 finish. He ran 3 times for 8 yards.
What was Emari Demercado's worst game this season?
Emari Demercado's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Giants: 0.7 PPR points, an RB70 finish. He ran 2 times for 7 yards.
How many games has Emari Demercado scored a touchdown in this season?
Emari Demercado has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Emari Demercado's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Demercado's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Emari Demercado Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB65 last season at 4.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB89 at 0.8 PPR points per game, against 4.9 over 12 games last season (RB65). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 65th of 95 in rushing volume (3.7 carries per game), 48th of 95 in receiving role (1.7 targets per game) and 9th of 95 in efficiency (2.68 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Rushing volume is the soft spot. Dak Prescott is his quarterback.
He's RB3 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Packers in Week 6 (2nd against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Demercado's 2025 line tells a familiar story: explosive in flashes, thin on volume. On just 44 carries he ripped off 312 yards at 7.09 per tote, with a 20.5% explosive-run rate, a 71-yard long, and nine runs of 10-plus. But the negatives matter for projection — a minus-0.133 EPA per play, zero rushing touchdowns, and a 23.2% snap share confirm he only mattered when Arizona's backfield got hurt. He added 13 grabs for 101 yards and a score as a passing-down outlet.
Now in Kansas City, he profiles as a deep-bench dart at best, sitting third behind Kenneth Walker III with Emmett Johnson and Brashard Smith crowding the reserve reps. ADP near pick 265 and roughly 1% rostership reflect that reality. His path is purely contingent: a Walker injury would unlock standalone value, much like 2023-25 in Arizona. Until then, monitor camp and stash only in the deepest formats.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.68
- Broken tackles
- 4
- Explosive-run rate
- 20.4%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 9
- Snap share
- 23.2%
- Targets
- 20
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Packers in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 HOU, 32ndWk 5 TB, 21stWk 6 GB, 2ndWk 7 PHI, 24th
- Strong efficiency2.68 yards after contact per carry, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- RoleHe's RB3 on the depth chart.
- Light rushing volume3.7 carries per game, 65th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Texans in Week 4 (32nd) and the Eagles in Week 7 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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What is Emari Demercado's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Emari Demercado projects as an efficient depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.68 yards after contact per carry, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His rushing volume (3.7 carries per game, 65th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Emari Demercado's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Emari Demercado is the RB89 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Emari Demercado's projected role going forward?
Emari Demercado is RB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Emari Demercado's fantasy football upside?
Emari Demercado's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.8 PPR points (Week 2, RB76), his efficiency (2.68 yards after contact per carry, 9th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Packers in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Emari Demercado's fantasy value?
Emari Demercado's risks: his rushing volume (3.7 carries per game, 65th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Emari Demercado's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Emari Demercado Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Demercado hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a high ankle sprain in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- High ankle sprain in 2025, 3 games missed
- 3 games in 4 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Emari Demercado Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
High Ankle Sprain 3 games
Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain during a Week 11 loss to the 49ers and missed the following three games before returning in Week 15.
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Is Emari Demercado injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Emari Demercado is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Emari Demercado playing this week?
Emari Demercado has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Emari Demercado missed any games this season?
Yes. Emari Demercado has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Emari Demercado's injury history?
Emari Demercado has 1 logged NFL injury, which has cost him 3 games in all: 3 for a high ankle sprain in 2025.
What was Emari Demercado's most recent injury?
Emari Demercado's most recent logged injury was a high ankle sprain in Week 11 of 2025. It cost him 3 games.
Does Emari Demercado have any recurring injuries?
No. Emari Demercado's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Emari Demercado's worst injury?
Emari Demercado's longest absence came from a high ankle sprain in 2025, which cost him 3 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Emari Demercado News & Updates
Demercado struggles vs. Washington
3 CAR, 8 YDS
0.8 fantasy points · RB76
Demercado ran 3 times for 8 yards in the 37–20 win vs. Washington. He played 16% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Fantasy impact: Negative. Demercado struggles at New York
0.7 fantasy points · RB70 · right at his 0.8 average
Demercado ran 2 times for 7 yards in the 28–20 loss at New York. He played 9% of the offensive snaps.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Lands with Dallas (opens in new tab)
Signs with Dallas, adding depth to the backfield.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Cowboys Teammates News
Updates on Demercado's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Dak Prescott: Quiet day in wild Week 3 loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Elite performance in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Javonte Williams: Compiles 50 total yards in win (opens in new tab)Javonte Williams, RB. 43 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Held to 175 passing yards in loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Javonte Williams: Scores twice in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Javonte Williams, RB. 43 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Cowboys
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What is the latest news on Emari Demercado?
The latest Demercado update, from September 20: Demercado struggles vs. Washington. Demercado ran 3 times for 8 yards in the 37–20 win vs. Washington. He played 16% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Emari Demercado news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.8 fantasy points, a RB76 finish, right at his 0.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Emari Demercado sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Demercado: Lands with Dallas (August 31). Signs with Dallas, adding depth to the backfield.
Emari Demercado Bio
Emari Demercado is a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 31. Born January 20, 1999, in Inglewood, CA, he attended Downey and played college football at TCU.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. Since then, Demercado joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
In 41 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 834 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 50 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Dallas Cowboys Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Arizona Cardinals2023–2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 26 of 40 games.
College: TCU
Transactions
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.
- WaivedWaived by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals.
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How old is Emari Demercado?
Emari Demercado is 27 years old. He was born on January 20, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Emari Demercado?
Emari Demercado is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Emari Demercado weigh?
Emari Demercado weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Emari Demercado wear?
Emari Demercado wears number 31 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays running back.
What position does Emari Demercado play?
Emari Demercado plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 31. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Emari Demercado play for?
Emari Demercado plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a running back. He has been with the Cowboys since 2026.
Where did Emari Demercado go to college?
Emari Demercado played college football at TCU, after attending Downey (CA).
Where is Emari Demercado from?
Emari Demercado went to high school in California, at Downey, before playing college football at TCU.
When is Emari Demercado's birthday?
Emari Demercado's birthday is January 20. He was born on January 20, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Emari Demercado been in the NFL?
2026 is Emari Demercado's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Emari Demercado played for?
Emari Demercado has played for the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Emari Demercado enter the NFL?
Emari Demercado entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.