Chris Rodriguez Jr. · J.K. Dobbins · 2026 week 9

Chris Rodriguez Jr. or J.K. Dobbins?

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

Start J.K. DobbinsJ.K. Dobbins projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Chris Rodriguez Jr. in week 9, drawing CAR — the 2nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Rodriguez Jr. @ BAL 5.9 23rd 6.8 435 healthy
J.K. Dobbins START @ CAR 10.1 2nd · soft 7.7 408 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 CAR recently: Dameon Pierce 11 pts (W6) · Bucky Irving 23 pts (W7) · Josh Jacobs 17.2 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the higher trade value — 435 against 408 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chris Rodriguez Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Chris Rodriguez Jr. +383 and J.K. Dobbins -167 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.