Barion Brown or Jalen Royals?
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: Jalen Royals
- Rest of season: Jalen Royals
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Barion Brown | Jalen Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | WR125#116–#133 | WR111#92–#130edge |
| Week 9 | WR118#99–#130 | WR104#88–#120edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #362 overall | 3 #321 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -11 ranks · -8 val | +171 ranks · +123 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 8 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Barion Brown or Jalen Royals?
- Jalen Royals. This week's consensus has Barion Brown at WR118 (range #99–#130) and Jalen Royals at WR104 (range #88–#120). Projections: 2.6 vs 1.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Barion Brown or Jalen Royals?
- Jalen Royals. Rest-of-season consensus: Barion Brown WR125 (range #116–#133) vs Jalen Royals WR111 (range #92–#130).
- Should I trade Barion Brown for Jalen Royals?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Barion Brown is ranked #362 overall and Jalen Royals #321, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.