Saquon Barkley or Zach Charbonnet?
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: Saquon Barkley
- Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Saquon Barkley
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Saquon Barkley | Zach Charbonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Saquon Barkley ahead · 0 rank Zach Charbonnet ahead | RB22#17–#27edge | RB40#36–#44 |
| Week 9 | RB20#15–#25edge | RB31#25–#37 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.2edge | 10.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #58 overalledge | 5 #170 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -33 ranks · -1451 val | +40 ranks · +97 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 70% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play | 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, Saquon Barkley or Zach Charbonnet?
- Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25) and Zach Charbonnet at RB31 (range #25–#37). Projections: 14.2 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Zach Charbonnet?
- Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27) vs Zach Charbonnet RB40 (range #36–#44). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Zach Charbonnet?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #58 overall and Zach Charbonnet #170, 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.