Bryce Lance or Joshua Palmer?

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: Bryce Lance
  • Rest of season: Bryce Lance — 4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Bryce LanceJoshua Palmer
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Bryce Lance ahead · 0 rank Joshua Palmer ahead
WR94#84–#101edgeWR106#95–#116
Week 9WR93#71–#114edgeWR111#99–#122
Week 9 projection (PPR)3.6edge2.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #269 overall3 #320 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-27 ranks · -36 val-31 ranks · -30 val
Rostered1%1%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.10314% to play

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, Bryce Lance or Joshua Palmer?
Bryce Lance. This week's consensus has Bryce Lance at WR93 (range #71–#114) and Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122). Projections: 3.6 vs 2.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Lance or Joshua Palmer?
Bryce Lance. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Lance WR94 (range #84–#101) vs Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Lance ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bryce Lance for Joshua Palmer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Lance is ranked #269 overall and Joshua Palmer #320, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.