DJ Giddens or Kyle Monangai?
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: Kyle Monangai
- Rest of season: Kyle Monangai — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Kyle Monangai
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| DJ Giddens | Kyle Monangai | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank DJ Giddens ahead · 5 rank Kyle Monangai ahead | RB79#65–#85 | RB34#24–#44edge |
| Week 9 | RB70#63–#80 | RB55#36–#71edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 3.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #346 overall | 7 #126 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +18 ranks · +13 val | -19 ranks · -117 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 73% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Thumb) · DNP → DNP · 0.01789% to play |
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, DJ Giddens or Kyle Monangai?
- Kyle Monangai. This week's consensus has DJ Giddens at RB70 (range #63–#80) and Kyle Monangai at RB55 (range #36–#71). Projections: 0.4 vs 3.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DJ Giddens or Kyle Monangai?
- Kyle Monangai. Rest-of-season consensus: DJ Giddens RB79 (range #65–#85) vs Kyle Monangai RB34 (range #24–#44). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyle Monangai ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DJ Giddens for Kyle Monangai?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DJ Giddens is ranked #346 overall and Kyle Monangai #126, so Kyle Monangai 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.