Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kenny Gainwell
- Rest of season: Jonathon Brooks — 85 of 113 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Jonathon Brooks | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 85 of 113 experts rank Jonathon Brooks ahead · 28 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB31#22–#58edge | RB34#24–#46 |
| Week 1 | RB34#22–#43 | RB31#26–#35edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 10.3 | 10.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #88 overall | 9 #96 overall |
| Rostered | 86% | 82% |
| Bye | 5 | 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 1, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
- Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Jonathon Brooks at RB34 (range #22–#43) and Kenny Gainwell at RB31 (range #26–#35). Projections: 10.3 vs 10.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
- Jonathon Brooks. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathon Brooks RB31 (range #22–#58) vs Kenny Gainwell RB34 (range #24–#46). 85 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathon Brooks ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jonathon Brooks for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathon Brooks is ranked #88 overall and Kenny Gainwell #96, 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.