Chase Brown · Javonte Williams · 2026 week 9

Chase Brown or Javonte Williams?

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

Start Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Chase Brown in week 9, drawing IND — the 5th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chase Brown @ ATL 17.0 7th · soft 11 4,065 healthy
Javonte Williams START @ IND 19.6 5th · soft 13.7 5,117 healthy

RBs vs ATL recently: D'Andre Swift 19 pts (W6) · Christian McCaffrey 16 pts (W7) · Bucky Irving 21 pts (W8).

RBs vs IND recently: Tony Pollard 7.6 pts (W6) · Jordan Mason 6.8 pts (W7) · Bhayshul Tuten 27.9 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Javonte Williams carries the higher trade value — 5,117 against 4,065 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Javonte Williams gets the most. Momentum: Chase Brown -1393 and Javonte Williams +479 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.