A.J. Brown or Bucky Irving?
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: Bucky Irving
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| A.J. Brown | Bucky Irving | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 6 rank Bucky Irving ahead | #65#53–#77 | #23#21–#23edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX173#66–#221 | FLX19#14–#28edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.7 | 16.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #65 overall | 32 #22 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -20 ranks · -496 val | +22 ranks · +1346 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.18903% to play | 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, A.J. Brown or Bucky Irving?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has A.J. Brown at WR87 (range #30–#129) and Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13); on the flex board it is #173 vs #19. Projections: 2.7 vs 16.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Bucky Irving?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR40 (range #27–#76) vs Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade A.J. Brown for Bucky Irving?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #65 overall and Bucky Irving #22, so Bucky Irving 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.