Who should I start in Week 9, Keenan Allen or Kenny Gainwell?

Keenan Allen. This week's consensus has Keenan Allen at WR31 (range #26–#39) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47); on the flex board it is #67 vs #104. Projections: 10.9 vs 7.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Keenan Allen or Kenny Gainwell?

Keenan Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Keenan Allen WR44 (range #35–#56) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keenan Allen ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Keenan Allen for Kenny Gainwell?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Keenan Allen is ranked #85 overall and Kenny Gainwell #166, so Keenan Allen 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.

Keenan Allen 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: Keenan Allen
Rest of season: Keenan Allen — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Keenan Allen

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

	Keenan Allen	Kenny Gainwell
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Keenan Allen ahead · 1 rank Kenny Gainwell ahead	#90#71–#116edge	#166#130–#184
Week 9 (flex)	FLX67#58–#82edge	FLX104#90–#146
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.9edge	7.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #85 overalledge	5 #166 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+47 ranks · +344 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	55%	48%
Bye	13	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, Keenan Allen or Kenny Gainwell?: Keenan Allen. This week's consensus has Keenan Allen at WR31 (range #26–#39) and Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47); on the flex board it is #67 vs #104. Projections: 10.9 vs 7.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Keenan Allen or Kenny Gainwell?: Keenan Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Keenan Allen WR44 (range #35–#56) vs Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keenan Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Keenan Allen for Kenny Gainwell?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Keenan Allen is ranked #85 overall and Kenny Gainwell #166, so Keenan Allen 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.