Who should I start in Week 9, Josh Jacobs or Mike Gesicki?

Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Mike Gesicki at TE17 (range #14–#23); on the flex board it is #29 vs #97. Projections: 15.2 vs 8.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Mike Gesicki?

Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Mike Gesicki TE24 (range #19–#31). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Mike Gesicki?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Mike Gesicki #161, 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.

Josh Jacobs or Mike Gesicki?

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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This week: Josh Jacobs
Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Josh Jacobs

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Josh Jacobs	Mike Gesicki
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 0 rank Mike Gesicki ahead	#51#39–#69edge	#161#145–#180
Week 9 (flex)	FLX29#17–#37edge	FLX97#78–#113
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.2edge	8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #46 overalledge	5 #161 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+104 ranks · +1166 val	+30 ranks · +84 val
Rostered	96%	35%
Bye	11	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, Josh Jacobs or Mike Gesicki?: Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Mike Gesicki at TE17 (range #14–#23); on the flex board it is #29 vs #97. Projections: 15.2 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Mike Gesicki?: Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Mike Gesicki TE24 (range #19–#31). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Mike Gesicki?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Mike Gesicki #161, 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.