Emmett Johnson · J.K. Dobbins · 2026 week 9

Emmett Johnson or J.K. Dobbins?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emmett Johnson 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 3.6 PPR points clear of Emmett Johnson 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
Emmett Johnson vs NYJ 6.4 12th 11.1 351 healthy
J.K. Dobbins START @ CAR 10.0 2nd · soft 7.7 407 healthy

RBs vs NYJ recently: Corey Kiner 5.7 pts (W6) · Ollie Gordon II 16.3 pts (W7) · Mike Washington Jr. 8.3 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?

J.K. Dobbins carries the higher trade value — 407 against 351 (a 14% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving J.K. Dobbins gets the most. Momentum: Emmett Johnson +187 and J.K. Dobbins -174 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.