Who should I start in Week 1, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Chris Rodriguez Jr. at RB43 (range #38–#50) and Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR61 (range #42–#86); on the flex board it is #128 vs #120. Projections: 6.5 vs 8.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB46 (range #38–#67) vs Deebo Samuel Sr. WR56 (range #38–#86). 63 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chris Rodriguez Jr. for Deebo Samuel Sr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Rodriguez Jr. is ranked #137 overall and Deebo Samuel Sr. #140, 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.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?

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: Deebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season: Deebo Samuel Sr. — 63 of 112 experts
Trade value: close to even

The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.

	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	Deebo Samuel Sr.
Rest of season (overall) 49 of 112 experts rank Chris Rodriguez Jr. ahead · 63 rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead	#141#102–#234	#141#83–#241edge
Week 1 (flex)	FLX128#112–#156	FLX120#80–#173edge
Week 1 projection (PPR)	6.5	8.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #137 overall	6 #140 overall
Rostered	51%	63%
Bye	7	8
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 1, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Chris Rodriguez Jr. at RB43 (range #38–#50) and Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR61 (range #42–#86); on the flex board it is #128 vs #120. Projections: 6.5 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.?: Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB46 (range #38–#67) vs Deebo Samuel Sr. WR56 (range #38–#86). 63 of 112 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Rodriguez Jr. for Deebo Samuel Sr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Rodriguez Jr. is ranked #137 overall and Deebo Samuel Sr. #140, 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.