Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy?
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: Bo Nix
- Rest of season: Bo Nix — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bo Nix
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bo Nix | J.J. McCarthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 1 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB18#16–#21edge | QB25#22–#28 |
| Week 9 | QB17#14–#23edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #117 overalledge | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -25 val | +174 ranks · +261 val |
| Rostered | 63% | 22% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| 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, Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy?
- Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB17 (range #14–#23) and J.J. McCarthy at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 16.2 vs 15.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy?
- Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#21) vs J.J. McCarthy QB25 (range #22–#28). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bo Nix for J.J. McCarthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #117 overall and J.J. McCarthy #169, so Bo Nix 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.