Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthy?
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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Bryce Young — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bryce Young
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Bryce Young | J.J. McCarthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Bryce Young ahead · 0 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB14#12–#16edge | QB25#22–#28 |
| Week 9 | QB20#17–#23 | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overalledge | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +25 val | +174 ranks · +261 val |
| Rostered | 55% | 22% |
| Bye | 5 | 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, Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthy?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Bryce Young is QB20 (range #17–#23) and J.J. McCarthy is QB20 (range #18–#23) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Young or J.J. McCarthy?
- Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Young QB14 (range #12–#16) vs J.J. McCarthy QB25 (range #22–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Young for J.J. McCarthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Young is ranked #97 overall and J.J. McCarthy #169, so Bryce Young 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.