Phil Mafah or Pierre Strong Jr.?

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

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  • Rest of season: Pierre Strong Jr.
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Phil MafahPierre Strong Jr.
Rest of seasonRB108#97–#119RB103#95–#111edge
Week 9—RB72#65–#78
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.00.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #400 overall—
Last 30 days (Market Index)-42 ranks · -26 val—
Rostered1%2%
Bye811
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, Phil Mafah or Pierre Strong Jr.?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Phil Mafah and Pierre Strong Jr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Phil Mafah or Pierre Strong Jr.?
Pierre Strong Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Phil Mafah RB108 (range #97–#119) vs Pierre Strong Jr. RB103 (range #95–#111).
Should I trade Phil Mafah for Pierre Strong Jr.?
Run the exact deal through the free LeagueLogs AI Trade Analyzer — it prices both players on the Market Index for your league's scoring.