Kenny Gainwell or Bam Knight?

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: Kenny Gainwell
  • Rest of season: Kenny Gainwell — 6 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Kenny Gainwell

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Kenny GainwellBam Knight
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 0 rank Bam Knight ahead
RB45#34–#53edgeRB53#43–#62
Week 9RB35#27–#47edgeRB65#47–#85
Week 9 projection (PPR)7.8edge5.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #164 overalledge3 #254 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+2 ranks · +6 val+99 ranks · +96 val
Rostered48%8%
Bye1014
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08859% to play

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, Kenny Gainwell or Bam Knight?
Kenny Gainwell. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47) and Bam Knight at RB65 (range #47–#85). Projections: 7.8 vs 5.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Bam Knight?
Kenny Gainwell. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53) vs Bam Knight RB53 (range #43–#62). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kenny Gainwell ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Bam Knight?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #164 overall and Bam Knight #254, so Kenny Gainwell 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.