Jordan Mason 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: Jordan Mason
- Rest of season: Jordan Mason — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Jordan Mason
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jordan Mason | Kenny Gainwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 7 experts rank Jordan Mason ahead · 2 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead | RB31#29–#35edge | RB45#34–#53 |
| Week 9 | RB33#30–#39edge | RB35#27–#47 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.7edge | 7.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #108 overalledge | 5 #164 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +33 ranks · +181 val | +2 ranks · +6 val |
| Rostered | 72% | 48% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Jordan Mason or Kenny Gainwell?
- Jordan Mason. This week's consensus has Jordan Mason at RB33 (range #30–#39) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47). Projections: 8.7 vs 7.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jordan Mason or Kenny Gainwell?
- Jordan Mason. Rest-of-season consensus: Jordan Mason RB31 (range #29–#35) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jordan Mason ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jordan Mason for Kenny Gainwell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jordan Mason is ranked #108 overall and Kenny Gainwell #164, so Jordan Mason 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.