Kyle Monangai or Samaje Perine?
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: Samaje Perine
- Rest of season: Kyle Monangai — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Kyle Monangai
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| Kyle Monangai | Samaje Perine | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Kyle Monangai ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead | RB34#24–#44edge | RB56#47–#64 |
| Week 9 | RB55#36–#71 | RB47#42–#51edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 3.5 | 6.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #126 overalledge | 3 #249 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -19 ranks · -117 val | +32 ranks · +40 val |
| Rostered | 73% | 11% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Thumb) · DNP → DNP · 0.01789% to play | 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, Kyle Monangai or Samaje Perine?
- Samaje Perine. This week's consensus has Kyle Monangai at RB55 (range #36–#71) and Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51). Projections: 3.5 vs 6.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyle Monangai or Samaje Perine?
- Kyle Monangai. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyle Monangai RB34 (range #24–#44) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyle Monangai ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyle Monangai for Samaje Perine?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyle Monangai is ranked #126 overall and Samaje Perine #249, so Kyle Monangai 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.