Chig Okonkwo or Sam Roush?

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: Chig Okonkwo
  • Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 1 of 1 experts
  • Trade value: Chig Okonkwo

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Chig OkonkwoSam Roush
Rest of season
1 of 1 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 0 rank Sam Roush ahead
TE16#13–#20edgeTE63#58–#68
Week 9TE18#16–#24edgeTE43#39–#46
Week 9 projection (PPR)7.7edge2.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #128 overalledge2 #401 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +104 val-10 ranks · -6 val
Rostered24%1%
Bye710
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, Chig Okonkwo or Sam Roush?
Chig Okonkwo. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE18 (range #16–#24) and Sam Roush at TE43 (range #39–#46). Projections: 7.7 vs 2.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Sam Roush?
Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE16 (range #13–#20) vs Sam Roush TE63 (range #58–#68). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Sam Roush?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #128 overall and Sam Roush #401, so Chig Okonkwo 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.