Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
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: Saquon Barkley
- Rest of season: Ashton Jeanty — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ashton Jeanty
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| Ashton Jeanty | Saquon Barkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 3 rank Saquon Barkley ahead | RB19#14–#27edge | RB22#17–#27 |
| Week 9 | RB22#14–#28 | RB20#15–#25edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 12.6 | 14.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #48 overalledge | 14 #58 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -32 ranks · -2262 val | -33 ranks · -1451 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play |
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, Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
- Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB22 (range #14–#28) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25). Projections: 12.6 vs 14.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or Saquon Barkley?
- Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB19 (range #14–#27) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for Saquon Barkley?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #48 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, so Ashton Jeanty 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.