Ashton Jeanty · Jonathan Taylor · 2026 week 9

Ashton Jeanty or Jonathan Taylor?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ashton Jeanty or Jonathan Taylor? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jonathan TaylorJonathan Taylor projects 5.3 PPR points clear of Ashton Jeanty in week 9, drawing DAL — the 3rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ashton Jeanty @ SF 12.2 20th 15.9 3,834 healthy
Jonathan Taylor START vs DAL 17.5 3rd · soft 15.6 7,582 healthy

RBs vs SF recently: Emanuel Wilson 11.2 pts (W5) · Rachaad White 11.7 pts (W6) · Bijan Robinson 12.2 pts (W7).

RBs vs DAL recently: Pierre Strong Jr. 6.7 pts (W6) · Saquon Barkley 13.1 pts (W7) · Tyler Allgeier 31.1 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonathan Taylor carries the higher trade value — 7,582 against 3,834 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonathan Taylor gets the most. Momentum: Ashton Jeanty -1990 and Jonathan Taylor -836 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.