Cade Otton or Josh Jacobs?
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: Josh Jacobs
- Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Jacobs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Cade Otton | Josh Jacobs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Cade Otton ahead · 6 rank Josh Jacobs ahead | #211#158–#244 | #51#39–#69edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX140#121–#159 | FLX29#17–#37edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.9 | 15.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #212 overall | 17 #46 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -33 ranks · -75 val | +104 ranks · +1166 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 96% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| 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, Cade Otton or Josh Jacobs?
- Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Cade Otton at TE29 (range #25–#33) and Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16); on the flex board it is #140 vs #29. Projections: 6.9 vs 15.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cade Otton or Josh Jacobs?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Cade Otton TE34 (range #24–#37) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cade Otton for Josh Jacobs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cade Otton is ranked #212 overall and Josh Jacobs #46, so Josh Jacobs 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.