Austin Ekeler or Breece Hall?

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: Breece Hall
  • Rest of season: Breece Hall — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Breece Hall

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Austin EkelerBreece Hall
Rest of season
0 of 5 experts rank Austin Ekeler ahead · 5 rank Breece Hall ahead
RB64#58–#68RB21#15–#25edge
Week 9RB44#34–#62RB27#21–#36edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)7.510.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #278 overall15 #53 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+33 ranks · +34 val-7 ranks · -204 val
Rostered3%96%
Bye713
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Austin Ekeler or Breece Hall?
Breece Hall. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB44 (range #34–#62) and Breece Hall at RB27 (range #21–#36). Projections: 7.5 vs 10.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Breece Hall?
Breece Hall. Rest-of-season consensus: Austin Ekeler RB64 (range #58–#68) vs Breece Hall RB21 (range #15–#25). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Breece Hall ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Breece Hall?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #278 overall and Breece Hall #53, so Breece Hall 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.