Josh Jacobs or Rome Odunze?

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: Josh Jacobs
  • Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Josh Jacobs

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Josh JacobsRome Odunze
Rest of season (overall)
5 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 2 rank Rome Odunze ahead
#51#39–#69edge#67#64–#71
Week 9 (flex)FLX29#17–#37edgeFLX69#53–#88
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.2edge10.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)17 #46 overalledge13 #66 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+104 ranks · +1166 val+1 ranks · +17 val
Rostered96%86%
Bye1110
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Rome Odunze?
Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Rome Odunze at WR32 (range #22–#43); on the flex board it is #29 vs #69. Projections: 15.2 vs 10.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Rome Odunze?
Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Rome Odunze WR35 (range #29–#45). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Rome Odunze?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Rome Odunze #66, 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.