J.K. Dobbins · Kaelon Black · 2026 week 9

J.K. Dobbins or Kaelon Black?

Wondering who you should start this week — J.K. Dobbins or Kaelon Black? 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 2.5 PPR points clear of Kaelon Black 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
J.K. Dobbins START @ CAR 9.6 2nd · soft 7.7 353 healthy
Kaelon Black vs LV 7.1 4th · soft 5.7 402 healthy

RBs vs CAR recently: Dameon Pierce 11 pts (W6) · Bucky Irving 23 pts (W7) · Josh Jacobs 17.2 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).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kaelon Black carries the higher trade value — 402 against 353 (a 12% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kaelon Black gets the most. Momentum: J.K. Dobbins -199 and Kaelon Black +194 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.