Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Emanuel Wilson · 2026 week 9

Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Emanuel Wilson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Rodriguez Jr. or Emanuel Wilson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Chris Rodriguez Jr.Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Emanuel Wilson in week 9, drawing BAL — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chris Rodriguez Jr. START	@ BAL	5.9	23rd	6.8	253	healthy
Emanuel Wilson	vs ARI	0.8	15th	12.3	29	healthy

RBs vs BAL recently: Audric Estime 7.9 pts (W6) · Samaje Perine 7.6 pts (W7) · James Cook III 16.1 pts (W8).

RBs vs ARI recently: Blake Corum 12 pts (W6) · RJ Harvey 12 pts (W7) · Javonte Williams 5.7 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Chris Rodriguez Jr. projects 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. faces BAL, 23rd most generous to RBs.
Emanuel Wilson faces ARI, 15th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the higher trade value — 253 against 29 (a 89% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chris Rodriguez Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez Jr. +172 and Emanuel Wilson -781 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.