Brandon Aiyuk or Zachariah Branch?
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: Zachariah Branch — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: close to even
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Brandon Aiyuk | Zachariah Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Brandon Aiyuk ahead · 1 rank Zachariah Branch ahead | WR352#352–#352 | WR283#244–#311edge |
| Week 9 | — | — |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | — | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #409 overall | 3 #310 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -5 val | -22 ranks · -22 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 8% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| Status | IR | OUT (hamstring) · DNP → DNP → -- · 0.01991% to play |
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 Zachariah Branch?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Brandon Aiyuk and Zachariah Branch 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 Zachariah Branch?
- Zachariah Branch. Rest-of-season consensus: Brandon Aiyuk WR352 (range #352–#352) vs Zachariah Branch WR283 (range #244–#311). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zachariah Branch ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brandon Aiyuk for Zachariah Branch?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brandon Aiyuk is ranked #409 overall and Zachariah Branch #310, 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.