Brian Robinson Jr. or Emmett Johnson?

Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Brian Robinson Jr.
  • Rest of season: Emmett Johnson58 of 112 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.

Brian Robinson Jr.Emmett Johnson
Rest of season
54 of 112 experts rank Brian Robinson Jr. ahead · 58 rank Emmett Johnson ahead
RB58#50–#83RB58#43–#95edge
Week 1RB52#47–#63edgeRB63#55–#76
Week 1 projection (PPR)4.9edge3.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #172 overall5 #183 overall
Rostered34%16%
Bye115
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 1, Brian Robinson Jr. or Emmett Johnson?
Brian Robinson Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Robinson Jr. at RB52 (range #47–#63) and Emmett Johnson at RB63 (range #55–#76). Projections: 4.9 vs 3.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Robinson Jr. or Emmett Johnson?
Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Robinson Jr. RB58 (range #50–#83) vs Emmett Johnson RB58 (range #43–#95). 58 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Robinson Jr. for Emmett Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Robinson Jr. is ranked #172 overall and Emmett Johnson #183, 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.