Dylan Sampson or Kenny Gainwell?
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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Dylan Sampson | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Dylan Sampson ahead · 6 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB54#46–#66 | RB45#34–#53edge |
| Week 9 | RB35#26–#42 | RB35#27–#47 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.8edge | 7.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overall | 5 #164 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +71 ranks · +96 val | +2 ranks · +6 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 48% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| 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 Kenny Gainwell?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Dylan Sampson is RB35 (range #26–#42) and Kenny Gainwell is RB35 (range #27–#47) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dylan Sampson or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Dylan Sampson RB54 (range #46–#66) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dylan Sampson for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dylan Sampson is ranked #221 overall and Kenny Gainwell #164, 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.