J.K. Dobbins 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: J.K. Dobbins
- Rest of season: J.K. Dobbins — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| J.K. Dobbins | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank J.K. Dobbins ahead · 1 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB48#37–#54edge | RB56#47–#64 |
| Week 9 | RB42#38–#46edge | RB47#42–#51 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.2edge | 6.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #182 overall | 3 #249 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -43 ranks · -145 val | +32 ranks · +40 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 11% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, J.K. Dobbins or Samaje Perine?
- J.K. Dobbins. This week's consensus has J.K. Dobbins at RB42 (range #38–#46) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 8.2 vs 6.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, J.K. Dobbins or Samaje Perine?
- J.K. Dobbins. Rest-of-season consensus: J.K. Dobbins RB48 (range #37–#54) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have J.K. Dobbins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade J.K. Dobbins for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) J.K. Dobbins is ranked #182 overall and Samaje Perine #249, 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.