Elijah Mitchell · Tyler Goodson · 2026 week 9

Elijah Mitchell or Tyler Goodson?

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

Start Tyler GoodsonTyler Goodson projects 4.4 PPR points clear of Elijah Mitchell in week 9, drawing IND — the 5th-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
Elijah Mitchell	vs NYG	0.6	19th	7.1	8	healthy
Tyler Goodson START	@ IND	5.0	5th · soft	3.7	–	healthy

RBs vs NYG recently: Jacory Croskey-Merritt 14.2 pts (W5) · Alvin Kamara 12.9 pts (W6) · Woody Marks 8.1 pts (W7).

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

🎓 The coach's read

Tyler Goodson projects 4.4 points higher in PPR.
Elijah Mitchell faces NYG, 19th most generous to RBs.
Tyler Goodson faces IND, 5th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Elijah Mitchell carries the higher trade value — 8 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Elijah Mitchell gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.