A.J. Brown or Stefon Diggs?

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: Stefon Diggs
  • Rest of season: Stefon Diggs — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Stefon Diggs

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

A.J. BrownStefon Diggs
Rest of season
2 of 7 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 5 rank Stefon Diggs ahead
WR40#27–#76WR25#19–#28edge
Week 9WR87#30–#129WR23#15–#28edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)2.712.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #65 overall16 #50 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-20 ranks · -496 val+15 ranks · +340 val
Rostered96%89%
Bye117
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.18903% to playNo 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 Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs. This week's consensus has A.J. Brown at WR87 (range #30–#129) and Stefon Diggs at WR23 (range #15–#28). Projections: 2.7 vs 12.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR40 (range #27–#76) vs Stefon Diggs WR25 (range #19–#28). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Stefon Diggs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade A.J. Brown for Stefon Diggs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #65 overall and Stefon Diggs #50, so Stefon Diggs 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.