Bucky Irving or Justin Jefferson?
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: Bucky Irving
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Bucky Irving | Justin Jefferson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 4 rank Justin Jefferson ahead | #23#21–#23 | #22#12–#34 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX19#14–#28edge | FLX21#11–#27 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 32 #22 overall | 33 #21 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +22 ranks · +1346 val | -3 ranks · -375 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 100% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| 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, Bucky Irving or Justin Jefferson?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Justin Jefferson at WR9 (range #6–#12); on the flex board it is #19 vs #21. Projections: 16.1 vs 16.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Justin Jefferson?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Justin Jefferson WR12 (range #6–#17). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for Justin Jefferson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Justin Jefferson #21, 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.