Who should I start in Week 9, Phil Mafah or Rico Dowdle?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Phil Mafah and Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle?

Phil Mafah. Rest-of-season consensus: Phil Mafah RB108 (range #97–#119) vs Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Phil Mafah for Rico Dowdle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Phil Mafah is ranked #400 overall and Rico Dowdle #140, so Rico Dowdle 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.

Phil Mafah or Rico Dowdle?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Phil Mafah — 2 of 2 experts
Trade value: Rico Dowdle

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	Phil Mafah	Rico Dowdle
Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Phil Mafah ahead · 2 rank Rico Dowdle ahead	RB108#97–#119edge	RB148#144–#150
Week 9	—	—
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #400 overall	6 #140 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-42 ranks · -26 val	+6 ranks · +25 val
Rostered	1%	75%
Bye	8	9
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, Phil Mafah or Rico Dowdle?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Phil Mafah and Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle?: Phil Mafah. Rest-of-season consensus: Phil Mafah RB108 (range #97–#119) vs Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Phil Mafah for Rico Dowdle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Phil Mafah is ranked #400 overall and Rico Dowdle #140, so Rico Dowdle 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.