Caleb Douglas or Darren Waller?
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: Caleb Douglas
- Rest of season: Caleb Douglas — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Caleb Douglas
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Caleb Douglas | Darren Waller | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Douglas ahead · 0 rank Darren Waller ahead | #112#83–#132edge | #180#163–#205 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX76#55–#90edge | FLX127#110–#150 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.3edge | 5.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #110 overalledge | 5 #181 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +38 ranks · +196 val | -25 ranks · -76 val |
| Rostered | 25% | 10% |
| Bye | 6 | 5 |
| 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, Caleb Douglas or Darren Waller?
- Caleb Douglas. This week's consensus has Caleb Douglas at WR36 (range #24–#45) and Darren Waller at TE26 (range #22–#31); on the flex board it is #76 vs #127. Projections: 9.3 vs 5.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Douglas or Darren Waller?
- Caleb Douglas. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Douglas WR52 (range #41–#61) vs Darren Waller TE30 (range #23–#37). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Douglas ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Douglas for Darren Waller?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Douglas is ranked #110 overall and Darren Waller #181, so Caleb Douglas 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.