Who should I start in Week 9, AJ Barner or Josh Jacobs?

Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #23–#30) and Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16); on the flex board it is #119 vs #29. Projections: 7.5 vs 15.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Josh Jacobs?

Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE26 (range #23–#33) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade AJ Barner for Josh Jacobs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and Josh Jacobs #46, so Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

AJ Barner or Josh Jacobs?

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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This week: Josh Jacobs
Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Josh Jacobs

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	AJ Barner	Josh Jacobs
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank AJ Barner ahead · 6 rank Josh Jacobs ahead	#159#157–#163	#51#39–#69edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX119#113–#128	FLX29#17–#37edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	7.5	15.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #157 overall	17 #46 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+104 ranks · +1166 val
Rostered	12%	96%
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 Josh Jacobs?: Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has AJ Barner at TE25 (range #23–#30) and Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16); on the flex board it is #119 vs #29. Projections: 7.5 vs 15.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, AJ Barner or Josh Jacobs?: Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: AJ Barner TE26 (range #23–#33) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade AJ Barner for Josh Jacobs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) AJ Barner is ranked #157 overall and Josh Jacobs #46, so Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.