Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Jalen Tolbert — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Brandon Aiyuk | Jalen Tolbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Brandon Aiyuk ahead · 1 rank Jalen Tolbert ahead | WR352#352–#352 | WR127#123–#130edge |
| Week 9 | — | WR124#113–#144 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | — | 1.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #409 overall | 2 #407 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -5 val | -30 ranks · -17 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 1% |
| Bye | 8 | 6 |
| Status | IR | 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, Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Brandon Aiyuk and Jalen Tolbert on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brandon Aiyuk or Jalen Tolbert?
- Jalen Tolbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Brandon Aiyuk WR352 (range #352–#352) vs Jalen Tolbert WR127 (range #123–#130). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Tolbert ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brandon Aiyuk for Jalen Tolbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brandon Aiyuk is ranked #409 overall and Jalen Tolbert #407, 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.