Bucky Irving or Zay Flowers?
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 — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bucky Irving | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 2 rank Zay Flowers ahead | #23#21–#23edge | #28#22–#33 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX19#14–#28edge | FLX52#36–#67 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.1edge | 14.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 32 #22 overalledge | 27 #27 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +22 ranks · +1346 val | -13 ranks · -1589 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| 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 Zay Flowers?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31); on the flex board it is #19 vs #52. Projections: 16.1 vs 14.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Zay Flowers?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and Zay Flowers #27, 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.