Samaje Perine or Bam Knight?
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: Bam Knight — 3 of 6 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Samaje Perine | Bam Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 6 experts rank Samaje Perine ahead · 3 rank Bam Knight ahead | RB56#47–#64 | RB53#43–#62edge |
| Week 9 | RB47#42–#51edge | RB65#47–#85 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #249 overall | 3 #254 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +32 ranks · +40 val | +99 ranks · +96 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 8% |
| Bye | 6 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08859% 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, Samaje Perine or Bam Knight?
- Samaje Perine. This week's consensus has Samaje Perine at RB47 (range #42–#51) and Bam Knight at RB65 (range #47–#85). Projections: 6.1 vs 5.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Samaje Perine or Bam Knight?
- Bam Knight. Rest-of-season consensus: Samaje Perine RB56 (range #47–#64) vs Bam Knight RB53 (range #43–#62). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Samaje Perine ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Samaje Perine for Bam Knight?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Samaje Perine is ranked #249 overall and Bam Knight #254, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.