Austin Ekeler 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: Austin Ekeler
- Rest of season: Samaje Perine — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Austin Ekeler | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Austin Ekeler ahead · 5 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB64#58–#68 | RB56#47–#64edge |
| Week 9 | RB44#34–#62edge | RB47#42–#51 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.5edge | 6.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #278 overall | 3 #249 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +33 ranks · +34 val | +32 ranks · +40 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 11% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Austin Ekeler or Samaje Perine?
- Austin Ekeler. This week's consensus has Austin Ekeler at RB44 (range #34–#62) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 7.5 vs 6.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Austin Ekeler or Samaje Perine?
- Samaje Perine. Rest-of-season consensus: Austin Ekeler RB64 (range #58–#68) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Samaje Perine ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Austin Ekeler for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Austin Ekeler is ranked #278 overall and Samaje Perine #249, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.