Kendrick Bourne · Marvin Mims Jr. · 2026 week 9

Kendrick Bourne or Marvin Mims Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kendrick Bourne or Marvin Mims Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Marvin Mims Jr. in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Kendrick Bourne START	vs NYJ	7.2	21st	5.8	5	IR
Marvin Mims Jr.	@ CAR	5.7	25th · tough	5.3	–	healthy

WRs vs NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs CAR recently: DeVonta Smith 13.5 pts (W6) · Tez Johnson 10.7 pts (W7) · Matthew Golden 13.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Kendrick Bourne projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
Kendrick Bourne faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.
Kendrick Bourne is flagged OUT.
Marvin Mims Jr. faces CAR, 25th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kendrick Bourne carries the higher trade value — 5 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kendrick Bourne gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.