Who should I start in Week 9, Bucky Irving or Nico Collins?

Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15); on the flex board it is #19 vs #27. Projections: 16.1 vs 15.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Nico Collins?

Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Nico Collins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Bucky Irving 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.

Bucky Irving or Nico Collins?

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: Bucky Irving — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Bucky Irving

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Bucky Irving	Nico Collins
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 1 rank Nico Collins ahead	#23#21–#23edge	#29#29–#31
Week 9 (flex)	FLX19#14–#28edge	FLX27#25–#31
Week 9 projection (PPR)	16.1	15.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	32 #22 overalledge	26 #29 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+22 ranks · +1346 val	-10 ranks · -949 val
Rostered	98%	99%
Bye	10	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, Bucky Irving or Nico Collins?: Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15); on the flex board it is #19 vs #27. Projections: 16.1 vs 15.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Nico Collins?: Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Nico Collins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Bucky Irving 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.