Brian Thomas Jr. or Darren Waller?
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: Darren Waller
- Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 6 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. | Darren Waller | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 1 rank Darren Waller ahead | #127#90–#155edge | #180#163–#205 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX159#133–#174 | FLX127#110–#150edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 4.7 | 5.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #125 overalledge | 5 #181 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -29 ranks · -200 val | -25 ranks · -76 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 10% |
| 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Darren Waller?
- Darren Waller. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR75 (range #62–#86) and Darren Waller at TE26 (range #22–#31); on the flex board it is #159 vs #127. Projections: 4.7 vs 5.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Darren Waller?
- Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR61 (range #47–#72) vs Darren Waller TE30 (range #23–#37). 6 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 Darren Waller?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #125 overall and Darren Waller #181, 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.