Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?
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: Kaelon Black
- Rest of season: Emmett Johnson — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Emmett Johnson | Kaelon Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 7 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 2 rank Kaelon Black ahead | RB40#34–#45edge | RB44#33–#55 |
| Week 9 | RB47#42–#53 | RB41#33–#49edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #158 overall | 5 #184 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +17 val | -2 ranks · -5 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 30% |
| Bye | 5 | 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, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?
- Kaelon Black. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB47 (range #42–#53) and Kaelon Black at RB41 (range #33–#49). Projections: 6.7 vs 7.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Kaelon Black?
- Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB40 (range #34–#45) vs Kaelon Black RB44 (range #33–#55). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Kaelon Black?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #158 overall and Kaelon Black #184, 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.