Elijah Mitchell · Zonovan Knight · 2026 week 9

Elijah Mitchell or Zonovan Knight?

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

Start Zonovan KnightZonovan Knight projects 4.7 PPR points clear of Elijah Mitchell in week 9, drawing SEA — the 18th-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
Zonovan Knight START	@ SEA	5.3	18th	7.3	28	Out

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 SEA recently: RJ Harvey 11.6 pts (W6) · Kenneth Walker III 5.7 pts (W7) · D'Andre Swift 25.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Zonovan Knight projects 4.7 points higher in PPR.
Elijah Mitchell faces NYG, 19th most generous to RBs.
Zonovan Knight faces SEA, 18th most generous to RBs.
Zonovan Knight is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Zonovan Knight carries the higher trade value — 28 against 8 (a 71% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Zonovan Knight gets the most. Momentum: Elijah Mitchell +9 and Zonovan Knight +26 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.