Chicago Bears · Cincinnati Bengals · 2026 week 9

Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals?

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

Start Chicago BearsChicago Bears projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Cincinnati Bengals in week 9. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chicago Bears START vs TB 8.4 – 8 – healthy
Cincinnati Bengals @ ATL 6.8 – 9 – healthy

🎓 The coach's read

Free. Add your scoring and who else you have — the answer gets specific. 3 questions a day without an account, 30 with one.

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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