Who should I start in Week 9, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey?

Christian McCaffrey. This week's consensus has Amon-Ra St. Brown at WR5 (range #2–#6) and Christian McCaffrey at RB3 (range #2–#4); on the flex board it is #9 vs #6. Projections: 20.7 vs 20.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey?

Amon-Ra St. Brown. Rest-of-season consensus: Amon-Ra St. Brown WR4 (range #4–#4) vs Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #4–#5). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Amon-Ra St. Brown for Christian McCaffrey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked #8 overall and Christian McCaffrey #10, so Amon-Ra St. 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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey?

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: Christian McCaffrey
Rest of season: Amon-Ra St. Brown — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Amon-Ra St. Brown

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Christian McCaffrey
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead · 1 rank Christian McCaffrey ahead	#8#8–#8edge	#10#10–#10
Week 9 (flex)	FLX9#3–#11	FLX6#4–#8edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	20.7	20.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	58 #8 overalledge	52 #10 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -372 val	-2 ranks · -628 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	6	8
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Rib) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.94499% to play	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.75052% to play

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, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey?: Christian McCaffrey. This week's consensus has Amon-Ra St. Brown at WR5 (range #2–#6) and Christian McCaffrey at RB3 (range #2–#4); on the flex board it is #9 vs #6. Projections: 20.7 vs 20.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey?: Amon-Ra St. Brown. Rest-of-season consensus: Amon-Ra St. Brown WR4 (range #4–#4) vs Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #4–#5). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Amon-Ra St. Brown for Christian McCaffrey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked #8 overall and Christian McCaffrey #10, so Amon-Ra St. 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.