Javonte Williams · Josh Jacobs · 2026 week 9

Javonte Williams or Josh Jacobs?

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

Start Javonte WilliamsJavonte Williams projects 4.4 PPR points clear of Josh Jacobs in week 9, drawing IND — the 5th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Javonte Williams START @ IND 18.4 5th · soft 13.7 5,256 healthy
Josh Jacobs @ NE 14.0 25th · tough 21.7 3,815 healthy

RBs vs IND recently: Tony Pollard 7.6 pts (W6) · Jordan Mason 6.8 pts (W7) · Bhayshul Tuten 27.9 pts (W8).

RBs vs NE recently: Braelon Allen 10.4 pts (W6) · D'Andre Swift 15 pts (W7) · Ollie Gordon II 6.9 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Javonte Williams carries the higher trade value — 5,256 against 3,815 (a 27% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Javonte Williams gets the most. Momentum: Javonte Williams -185 and Josh Jacobs +2516 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.