Who should I start in Week 9, Rico Dowdle or Saquon Barkley?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Rico Dowdle and Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #140 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, so Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley?

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: Saquon Barkley — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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	Rico Dowdle	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 7 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	RB148#144–#150	RB22#17–#27edge
Week 9	—	RB20#15–#25
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	14.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #140 overall	14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +25 val	-33 ranks · -1451 val
Rostered	75%	99%
Bye	9	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% 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, Rico Dowdle or Saquon Barkley?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Rico Dowdle and Saquon Barkley 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 Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB148 (range #144–#150) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #140 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, so Saquon Barkley 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.