Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?
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: Emmett Johnson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Emmett Johnson
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Emmett Johnson | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB40#34–#45edge | RB56#47–#64 |
| Week 9 | RB47#42–#53 | RB47#42–#51 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #158 overalledge | 3 #249 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +17 val | +32 ranks · +40 val |
| Rostered | 27% | 11% |
| Bye | 5 | 6 |
| 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 Samaje Perine?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Emmett Johnson is RB47 (range #42–#53) and Samaje Perine is RB47 (range #42–#51) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Samaje Perine?
- Emmett Johnson. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB40 (range #34–#45) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emmett Johnson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #158 overall and Samaje Perine #249, 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.