Aaron Jones Sr. or Samaje Perine?
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: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Rest of season: Aaron Jones Sr. — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Aaron Jones Sr.
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| Aaron Jones Sr. | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB33#26–#49edge | RB56#47–#64 |
| Week 9 | RB33#26–#36edge | RB47#42–#51 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.6edge | 6.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #124 overalledge | 3 #249 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -26 ranks · -177 val | +32 ranks · +40 val |
| Rostered | 83% | 11% |
| Bye | 6 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
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, Aaron Jones Sr. or Samaje Perine?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB33 (range #26–#36) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 9.6 vs 6.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or Samaje Perine?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB33 (range #26–#49) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #124 overall and Samaje Perine #249, so Aaron Jones Sr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.