Brian Thomas Jr. or Keon Coleman?

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: Keon Coleman
  • Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 4 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.Keon Coleman
Rest of season
3 of 7 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 4 rank Keon Coleman ahead
WR61#47–#72edgeWR68#50–#104
Week 9WR75#62–#86WR55#49–#64edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)4.76.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #125 overalledge5 #174 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-29 ranks · -200 val+63 ranks · +132 val
Rostered41%31%
Bye77
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · LIMIT · 0.91428% 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Keon Coleman?
Keon Coleman. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR75 (range #62–#86) and Keon Coleman at WR55 (range #49–#64). Projections: 4.7 vs 6.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Keon Coleman?
Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR61 (range #47–#72) vs Keon Coleman WR68 (range #50–#104). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keon Coleman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Keon Coleman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #125 overall and Keon Coleman #174, 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.