A.J. Brown or Courtland Sutton?
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: Courtland Sutton
- Rest of season: A.J. Brown — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: A.J. Brown
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| A.J. Brown | Courtland Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 1 rank Courtland Sutton ahead | WR40#27–#76edge | WR55#44–#63 |
| Week 9 | WR87#30–#129 | WR49#45–#63edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.7 | 9.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #65 overalledge | 8 #103 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -20 ranks · -496 val | -16 ranks · -145 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 55% |
| 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 Courtland Sutton?
- Courtland Sutton. This week's consensus has A.J. Brown at WR87 (range #30–#129) and Courtland Sutton at WR49 (range #45–#63). Projections: 2.7 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Courtland Sutton?
- A.J. Brown. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR40 (range #27–#76) vs Courtland Sutton WR55 (range #44–#63). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have A.J. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade A.J. Brown for Courtland Sutton?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #65 overall and Courtland Sutton #103, so A.J. Brown 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.