Who should I start in Week 9, Ashton Jeanty or Jaylen Waddle?

Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB22 (range #14–#28) and Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31); on the flex board it is #49 vs #59. Projections: 12.6 vs 11.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or Jaylen Waddle?

Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB19 (range #14–#27) vs Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #45 overall and Jaylen Waddle #58, so Ashton Jeanty 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.

Ashton Jeanty or Jaylen Waddle?

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: Ashton Jeanty
Rest of season: Ashton Jeanty — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Ashton Jeanty

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	Ashton Jeanty	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 2 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	#50#39–#89edge	#59#49–#64
Week 9 (flex)	FLX49#32–#71edge	FLX59#53–#69
Week 9 projection (PPR)	12.6edge	11.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	18 #45 overalledge	14 #58 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-29 ranks · -2165 val	-24 ranks · -831 val
Rostered	99%	91%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Ashton Jeanty or Jaylen Waddle?: Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB22 (range #14–#28) and Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31); on the flex board it is #49 vs #59. Projections: 12.6 vs 11.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or Jaylen Waddle?: Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB19 (range #14–#27) vs Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #45 overall and Jaylen Waddle #58, so Ashton Jeanty 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.