Who should I start in Week 9, Brock Bowers or Rashee Rice?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18); on the flex board it is #13 vs #33. Projections: 17.2 vs 14.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Rashee Rice?

Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Rashee Rice?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Rashee Rice #39, 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.

Brock Bowers 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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This week: Brock Bowers
Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Brock Bowers

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	Brock Bowers	Rashee Rice
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 2 rank Rashee Rice ahead	#30#24–#38edge	#42#35–#49
Week 9 (flex)	FLX13#12–#23edge	FLX33#31–#35
Week 9 projection (PPR)	17.2edge	14.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overalledge	20 #39 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+3 ranks · +122 val
Rostered	100%	96%
Bye	13	5
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Brock Bowers or Rashee Rice?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18); on the flex board it is #13 vs #33. Projections: 17.2 vs 14.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Rashee Rice?: Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Rashee Rice?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Rashee Rice #39, 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.