2026 Rush/Rec Stats
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15
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
While scouts didn't spot any standout traits in Demercado in college, he's proven to be hard to bring down in the NFL, averaging 3.0 yards per carry after contact during his career, a mark that would have ranked among the 2025 league leaders like De'Von Achane if he'd seen enough volume to qualify. Injuries have been an issue for Demercado, as he has yet to play more than 14 regular-season games in a season, but he's displayed a versatile three-down skill set and some serious big-play ability as he has five career carries of 40 yards or more. The Chiefs signed him this offseason to compete for a backup role, but they then waived Demercado at the end of August, which set him up to land in Dallas as potential depth behind Javonte Williams. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a contract with the Cowboys in October of 2026.Dallas signed Demercado to its 53-man roster Tuesday, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cowboys waived Demercado ahead of their Week 5 contest versus the Buccaneers, but he's now back with the club as it prepares for Week 6. As long as starter Javonte Williams and backup Tyler Goodson remain available, Demercado projects to be used only sparingly, if at all.
The Cowboys waived Demercado ahead of their Week 5 contest versus the Buccaneers, but he's now back with the club as it prepares for Week 6. As long as starter Javonte Williams and backup Tyler Goodson remain available, Demercado projects to be used only sparingly, if at all.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Emari Demercado's 2026 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
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80.0%% Yds After Contact
66.7%Avg Yds After Contact
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Packers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Cornerbacks
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Safeties
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Linebackers
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2026 Emari Demercado Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Emari Demercado's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.43 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.62 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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While a back injury cost Demercado the final four games of the season, he displayed big-play ability when he was healthy with two runs of 40-plus yards and an absurd 9.3 yards per carry on 24 totes. While he's a good fit for offensive coordinator Drew Petzing's scheme, Demercado remains at best third on the depth chart behind 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson and James Conner, who signed a two-year extension with Arizona in December. Demercado could have fantasy value if injuries open a window for him.
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Waived by Dallas
Demercado was waived by the Cowboys on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
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Won't play against Houston
Demercado (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Demercado (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Ravens in Rio de Janeiro.
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Three carries in win
Demercado had three carries for eight yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Commanders.
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Two carries in Cowboys debut
Demercado recorded two carries for seven yards in Sunday night's 28-20 loss to the Giants.
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Could have key role
Demercado is likely to be the primary backup to Kenneth Walker this season, Aaron Schatz of ESPN projects.
ANALYSIS
Demercado never reached 60 rushing attempts in a season during his three years in Arizona, but he has consistently been a big-play threat. He's had multiple runs of at least 40 yards in each of the last two campaigns, and he's also been highly involved as a pass catcher when considering his limited snap count. Demercado seems positioned to hold off rookie Emmett Johnson for the backup role to begin the year.
Demercado never reached 60 rushing attempts in a season during his three years in Arizona, but he has consistently been a big-play threat. He's had multiple runs of at least 40 yards in each of the last two campaigns, and he's also been highly involved as a pass catcher when considering his limited snap count. Demercado seems positioned to hold off rookie Emmett Johnson for the backup role to begin the year.