Austin Ekeler · Corey Kiner · 2026 week 9

Austin Ekeler or Corey Kiner?

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

Start Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Corey Kiner in week 9, drawing LAR — the 28th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Ekeler START vs LAR 7.4 28th · tough 3.6 – healthy
Corey Kiner vs GB 4.8 8th · soft 3.6 – healthy

RBs vs LAR recently: Zonovan Knight 9.8 pts (W6) · Ashton Jeanty 13.6 pts (W7) · Kimani Vidal 3 pts (W8).

RBs vs GB recently: Javonte Williams 11 pts (W6) · Jahmyr Gibbs 12.3 pts (W7) · Chuba Hubbard 17.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.