Who should I start in Week 9, Rico Dowdle or Samaje Perine?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Rico Dowdle and Samaje Perine 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, Rico Dowdle or Samaje Perine?

Samaje Perine. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Samaje Perine?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #140 overall and Samaje Perine #249, 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.

Rico Dowdle 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: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Samaje Perine — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Rico Dowdle

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	Rico Dowdle	Samaje Perine
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 0 rank Samaje Perine ahead	RB148#144–#150	RB56#47–#64edge
Week 9	—	RB47#42–#51
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	6.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #140 overalledge	3 #249 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +25 val	+32 ranks · +40 val
Rostered	75%	11%
Bye	9	6
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, Rico Dowdle or Samaje Perine?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Rico Dowdle and Samaje Perine 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, Rico Dowdle or Samaje Perine?: Samaje Perine. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150) vs Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rico Dowdle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Samaje Perine?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #140 overall and Samaje Perine #249, 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.