Chig Okonkwo · Marlin Klein · 2026 week 9

Chig Okonkwo or Marlin Klein?

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

Start Chig OkonkwoChig Okonkwo projects 6.4 PPR points clear of Marlin Klein in week 9, drawing LAR — the 27th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chig Okonkwo START	vs LAR	8.3	27th · tough	9	111	healthy
Marlin Klein	@ LAC	1.9	26th · tough	2.6	–	healthy

TEs vs LAR recently: Trey McBride 5.3 pts (W6) · Brock Bowers 7.3 pts (W7) · Oronde Gadsden 5.2 pts (W8).

TEs vs LAC recently: Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6) · Tyler Higbee 1.4 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Chig Okonkwo projects 6.4 points higher in PPR.
Chig Okonkwo faces LAR, 27th most generous to TEs.
Marlin Klein faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chig Okonkwo carries the higher trade value — 111 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chig Okonkwo gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.