Jaleel McLaughlin 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: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Kenny Gainwell
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| Jaleel McLaughlin | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Jaleel McLaughlin ahead · 3 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB81#77–#87 | RB45#34–#53edge |
| Week 9 | RB80#69–#89 | RB35#27–#47edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 1.6 | 7.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #344 overall | 5 #164 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +62 ranks · +39 val | +2 ranks · +6 val |
| Rostered | 2% | 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, Jaleel McLaughlin or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Jaleel McLaughlin at RB80 (range #69–#89) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47). Projections: 1.6 vs 7.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaleel McLaughlin or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaleel McLaughlin RB81 (range #77–#87) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jaleel McLaughlin for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaleel McLaughlin is ranked #344 overall and Kenny Gainwell #164, so Kenny Gainwell 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.