Emanuel Wilson · Jonathon Brooks · 2026 week 9

Emanuel Wilson or Jonathon Brooks?

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

Start Jonathon BrooksJonathon Brooks projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Emanuel Wilson in week 9, drawing NO — the 1st-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
Emanuel Wilson	vs ARI	0.8	15th	12.3	29	healthy
Jonathon Brooks START	@ NO	2.3	1st · soft	4.7	12	IR

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

RBs vs NO recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 15.7 pts (W5) · Tyrone Tracy Jr. 16.5 pts (W6) · Jaylen Warren 13.7 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Jonathon Brooks projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
Emanuel Wilson faces ARI, 15th most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks faces NO, 1st most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emanuel Wilson carries the higher trade value — 29 against 12 (a 59% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emanuel Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Emanuel Wilson -781 and Jonathon Brooks +14 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.