Who should I start in Week 9, AJ Barner or DeMario Douglas?

DeMario Douglas. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #23–#30) and DeMario Douglas at WR33 (range #25–#47); on the flex board it is #119 vs #71. Projections: 7.5 vs 10.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or DeMario Douglas?

DeMario Douglas. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE26 (range #23–#33) vs DeMario Douglas WR62 (range #42–#88). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeMario Douglas ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade AJ Barner for DeMario Douglas?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and DeMario Douglas #153, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

AJ Barner or DeMario Douglas?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: DeMario Douglas
Rest of season: DeMario Douglas — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	AJ Barner	DeMario Douglas
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 5 rank DeMario Douglas ahead	#159#157–#163	#154#110–#238edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX119#113–#128	FLX71#56–#87edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	7.5	10.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overall	6 #153 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+106 ranks · +230 val
Rostered	12%	34%
Bye	11	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, AJ Barner or DeMario Douglas?: DeMario Douglas. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #23–#30) and DeMario Douglas at WR33 (range #25–#47); on the flex board it is #119 vs #71. Projections: 7.5 vs 10.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or DeMario Douglas?: DeMario Douglas. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE26 (range #23–#33) vs DeMario Douglas WR62 (range #42–#88). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeMario Douglas ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade AJ Barner for DeMario Douglas?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and DeMario Douglas #153, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.