Who should I start in Week 9, Emmett Johnson or Jaleel McLaughlin?

Emmett Johnson. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB47 (range #42–#53) and Jaleel McLaughlin at RB80 (range #69–#89). Projections: 6.7 vs 1.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Jaleel McLaughlin?

Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB40 (range #34–#45) vs Jaleel McLaughlin RB81 (range #77–#87). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Jaleel McLaughlin?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #158 overall and Jaleel McLaughlin #344, so Emmett Johnson 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.

Emmett Johnson or Jaleel McLaughlin?

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: Emmett Johnson
Rest of season: Emmett Johnson — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Emmett Johnson

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	Emmett Johnson	Jaleel McLaughlin
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 0 rank Jaleel McLaughlin ahead	RB40#34–#45edge	RB81#77–#87
Week 9	RB47#42–#53edge	RB80#69–#89
Week 9 projection (PPR)	6.7edge	1.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #158 overalledge	2 #344 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+5 ranks · +17 val	+62 ranks · +39 val
Rostered	27%	2%
Bye	5	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Emmett Johnson or Jaleel McLaughlin?: Emmett Johnson. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB47 (range #42–#53) and Jaleel McLaughlin at RB80 (range #69–#89). Projections: 6.7 vs 1.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Jaleel McLaughlin?: Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB40 (range #34–#45) vs Jaleel McLaughlin RB81 (range #77–#87). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Jaleel McLaughlin?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #158 overall and Jaleel McLaughlin #344, so Emmett Johnson 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.