Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?
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: Chris Bell
- Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Chris Bell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 7 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 2 rank Chris Bell ahead | WR61#47–#72edge | WR68#54–#76 |
| Week 9 | WR75#62–#86 | WR65#53–#84edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 4.7 | 7.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #125 overalledge | 5 #175 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -29 ranks · -200 val | -11 ranks · -33 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 5% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?
- Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR75 (range #62–#86) and Chris Bell at WR65 (range #53–#84). Projections: 4.7 vs 7.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Chris Bell?
- Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR61 (range #47–#72) vs Chris Bell WR68 (range #54–#76). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Chris Bell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #125 overall and Chris Bell #175, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.