Emmett Johnson · Jonathon Brooks · 2026 week 9

Emmett Johnson or Jonathon Brooks?

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

Start Emmett JohnsonEmmett Johnson projects 4.1 PPR points clear of Jonathon Brooks in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 12th-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
Emmett Johnson START	vs NYJ	6.4	12th	11.1	351	healthy
Jonathon Brooks	@ NO	2.3	1st · soft	4.7	–	IR

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 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

Emmett Johnson projects 4.1 points higher in PPR.
Emmett Johnson faces NYJ, 12th most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks faces NO, 1st most generous to RBs.
Jonathon Brooks is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Emmett Johnson carries the higher trade value — 351 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emmett Johnson gets the most.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.