Who should I start in Week 9, Brenton Strange or Xavier Worthy?

Brenton Strange. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE14 (range #12–#18) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55); on the flex board it is #81 vs #93. Projections: 10.0 vs 9.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Xavier Worthy?

Xavier Worthy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE12 (range #8–#18) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Xavier Worthy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brenton Strange for Xavier Worthy?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #115 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, so Xavier Worthy 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.

Brenton Strange or Xavier Worthy?

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: Brenton Strange
Rest of season: Xavier Worthy — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Xavier Worthy

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

	Brenton Strange	Xavier Worthy
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 5 rank Xavier Worthy ahead	#116#107–#128	#102#82–#126edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX81#75–#100edge	FLX93#70–#117
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.0	9.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #115 overall	9 #95 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+11 ranks · +63 val	+7 ranks · +59 val
Rostered	55%	68%
Bye	7	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, Brenton Strange or Xavier Worthy?: Brenton Strange. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE14 (range #12–#18) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55); on the flex board it is #81 vs #93. Projections: 10.0 vs 9.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Xavier Worthy?: Xavier Worthy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE12 (range #8–#18) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Xavier Worthy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brenton Strange for Xavier Worthy?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #115 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, so Xavier Worthy 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.