Who should I start in Week 9, Braelon Allen or Malik Washington?

Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37); on the flex board it is #80 vs #72. Projections: 9.1 vs 10.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Malik Washington?

Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Braelon Allen for Malik Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.

Braelon Allen or Malik Washington?

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: Malik Washington
Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Braelon Allen	Malik Washington
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 4 rank Malik Washington ahead	#108#89–#115edge	#117#97–#182
Week 9 (flex)	FLX80#38–#107	FLX72#60–#79edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	9.1	10.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #106 overall	7 #116 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+84 ranks · +352 val	+26 ranks · +133 val
Rostered	86%	52%
Bye	13	6
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, Braelon Allen or Malik Washington?: Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37); on the flex board it is #80 vs #72. Projections: 9.1 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Malik Washington?: Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Malik Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.