Emmett Johnson · Jordan James · 2026 week 9

Emmett Johnson or Jordan James?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emmett Johnson or Jordan James? 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 5.7 PPR points clear of Jordan James 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
Jordan James	vs LV	0.7	4th · soft	2.1	–	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 LV recently: James Cook III 21.3 pts (W6) · Kyren Williams 16.1 pts (W7) · Braelon Allen 21.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Emmett Johnson projects 5.7 points higher in PPR.
Emmett Johnson faces NYJ, 12th most generous to RBs.
Jordan James faces LV, 4th most generous to RBs.

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.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.