Christian McCaffrey or D'Andre Swift?
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: Christian McCaffrey
- Rest of season: Christian McCaffrey — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Christian McCaffrey
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Christian McCaffrey | D'Andre Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Christian McCaffrey ahead · 0 rank D'Andre Swift ahead | RB5#4–#5edge | RB10#6–#16 |
| Week 9 | RB3#2–#4edge | RB9#5–#13 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.9edge | 17.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 52 #10 overalledge | 36 #18 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -2 ranks · -628 val | +15 ranks · +1335 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 97% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.75052% to play | 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, Christian McCaffrey or D'Andre Swift?
- Christian McCaffrey. This week's consensus has Christian McCaffrey at RB3 (range #2–#4) and D'Andre Swift at RB9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 20.9 vs 17.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian McCaffrey or D'Andre Swift?
- Christian McCaffrey. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #4–#5) vs D'Andre Swift RB10 (range #6–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Christian McCaffrey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Christian McCaffrey for D'Andre Swift?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian McCaffrey is ranked #10 overall and D'Andre Swift #18, so Christian McCaffrey 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.