Who should I start in Week 9, Brock Bowers or Nico Collins?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15); on the flex board it is #13 vs #27. Projections: 17.2 vs 15.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Nico Collins?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Nico Collins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #29 overall and Nico Collins #22, so Nico Collins 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.

Brock Bowers or Nico Collins?

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: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: Nico Collins

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Brock Bowers	Nico Collins
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 7 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 3 rank Nico Collins ahead	#30#24–#38	#29#29–#31
Week 9 (flex)	FLX13#12–#23edge	FLX27#25–#31
Week 9 projection (PPR)	17.2edge	15.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	26 #29 overall	32 #22 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +68 val	-3 ranks · -350 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	8
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, Brock Bowers or Nico Collins?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15); on the flex board it is #13 vs #27. Projections: 17.2 vs 15.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Nico Collins?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Nico Collins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #29 overall and Nico Collins #22, so Nico Collins 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.