Keaton Mitchell · Ray Davis · 2026 week 9

Keaton Mitchell or Ray Davis?

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

Start Keaton MitchellKeaton Mitchell projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Ray Davis in week 9, drawing HOU — the 14th-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
Keaton Mitchell START	vs HOU	5.1	14th	3.9	19	healthy
Ray Davis	@ MIN	0.9	22nd	3.1	–	healthy

RBs vs HOU recently: Tony Pollard 5.2 pts (W5) · Bhayshul Tuten 20.7 pts (W6) · Cam Skattebo 18.1 pts (W7).

RBs vs MIN recently: Kendre Miller 9 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 17 pts (W7) · Jahmyr Gibbs 22.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Keaton Mitchell projects 4.2 points higher in PPR.
Keaton Mitchell faces HOU, 14th most generous to RBs.
Ray Davis faces MIN, 22nd most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Keaton Mitchell carries the higher trade value — 19 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Keaton Mitchell gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.