Dylan Sampson or Jordan James?
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: Dylan Sampson
- Rest of season: Dylan Sampson — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Dylan Sampson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Dylan Sampson | Jordan James | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Dylan Sampson ahead · 0 rank Jordan James ahead | RB54#46–#66edge | RB87#73–#98 |
| Week 9 | RB35#26–#42edge | RB90#75–#98 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.8edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overalledge | 2 #360 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +71 ranks · +96 val | -31 ranks · -23 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 1% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 9, Dylan Sampson or Jordan James?
- Dylan Sampson. This week's consensus has Dylan Sampson at RB35 (range #26–#42) and Jordan James at RB90 (range #75–#98). Projections: 8.8 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dylan Sampson or Jordan James?
- Dylan Sampson. Rest-of-season consensus: Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66) vs Jordan James RB87 (range #73–#98). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dylan Sampson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dylan Sampson for Jordan James?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dylan Sampson is ranked #221 overall and Jordan James #360, so Dylan Sampson 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.