Who should I start in Week 9, Kenny Gainwell or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25). Projections: 7.8 vs 14.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #164 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, so Saquon Barkley 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.

Kenny Gainwell or Saquon Barkley?

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: Saquon Barkley
Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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	Kenny Gainwell	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 7 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	RB45#34–#53	RB22#17–#27edge
Week 9	RB35#27–#47	RB20#15–#25edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	7.8	14.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #164 overall	14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +6 val	-33 ranks · -1451 val
Rostered	48%	99%
Bye	10	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Kenny Gainwell or Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25). Projections: 7.8 vs 14.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #164 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, so Saquon Barkley 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.