Brock Bowers or Chig Okonkwo?

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: Brock Bowers
  • Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Bowers

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Brock BowersChig Okonkwo
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Chig Okonkwo ahead
TE1#1–#2edgeTE16#13–#20
Week 9TE1#1–#2edgeTE18#16–#24
Week 9 projection (PPR)17.2edge7.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)26 #29 overalledge7 #128 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +68 val+24 ranks · +104 val
Rostered100%24%
Bye137
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Brock Bowers or Chig Okonkwo?
Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Chig Okonkwo at TE18 (range #16–#24). Projections: 17.2 vs 7.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Chig Okonkwo?
Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Chig Okonkwo TE16 (range #13–#20). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Chig Okonkwo?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #29 overall and Chig Okonkwo #128, so Brock Bowers 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.