Rhamondre Stevenson · Rico Dowdle · 2026 week 9

Rhamondre Stevenson or Rico Dowdle?

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

Start Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Rico Dowdle in week 9, drawing GB — the 8th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Rhamondre Stevenson START vs GB 12.0 8th · soft 12.7 2,026 healthy
Rico Dowdle @ CIN 9.5 21st 11.4 832 healthy

RBs vs GB recently: Javonte Williams 11 pts (W6) · Jahmyr Gibbs 12.3 pts (W7) · Chuba Hubbard 17.9 pts (W8).

RBs vs CIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7) · Tony Pollard 25.7 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rhamondre Stevenson carries the higher trade value — 2,026 against 832 (a 59% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rhamondre Stevenson gets the most. Momentum: Rhamondre Stevenson +449 and Rico Dowdle +267 over the last 30 days.

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