Brian Thomas Jr. or Rashee Rice?
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: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Rashee Rice
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 7 rank Rashee Rice ahead | WR61#47–#72 | WR23#18–#29edge |
| Week 9 | WR75#62–#86 | WR16#15–#18edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 4.7 | 14.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #125 overall | 20 #39 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -29 ranks · -200 val | +3 ranks · +122 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 96% |
| 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 Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR75 (range #62–#86) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18). Projections: 4.7 vs 14.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR61 (range #47–#72) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #125 overall and Rashee Rice #39, so Rashee Rice 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.