Who should I start in Week 9, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #13 vs #47. Projections: 17.2 vs 14.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?

Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Bowers for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Saquon Barkley #62, 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 Saquon Barkley?

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 — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Brock Bowers

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	Brock Bowers	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 1 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	#30#24–#38edge	#63#47–#80
Week 9 (flex)	FLX13#12–#23edge	FLX47#37–#62
Week 9 projection (PPR)	17.2edge	14.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overalledge	13 #62 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	-37 ranks · -1534 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play

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 Saquon Barkley?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE1 (range #1–#2) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #13 vs #47. Projections: 17.2 vs 14.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Saquon Barkley?: Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE1 (range #1–#2) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Bowers for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #30 overall and Saquon Barkley #62, 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.