Gunnar Helm or Josh Jacobs?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Jacobs

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Gunnar HelmJosh Jacobs
Rest of season (overall)
0 of 7 experts rank Gunnar Helm ahead · 7 rank Josh Jacobs ahead
#239#176–#264#51#39–#69edge
Week 9 (flex)—FLX29#17–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.015.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #249 overall17 #46 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-69 ranks · -133 val+104 ranks · +1166 val
Rostered2%96%
Bye911
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Gunnar Helm or Josh Jacobs?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Gunnar Helm and Josh Jacobs on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Josh Jacobs?
Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE37 (range #29–#44) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Josh Jacobs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #249 overall and Josh Jacobs #46, so Josh Jacobs 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.