CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?

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: CeeDee Lamb
  • Rest of season: CeeDee Lamb — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: CeeDee Lamb

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CeeDee LambJonathan Taylor
Rest of season (overall)
5 of 7 experts rank CeeDee Lamb ahead · 2 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead
#9#9–#9edge#11#5–#15
Week 9 (flex)FLX7#6–#9edgeFLX24#14–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)19.9edge18.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)55 #9 overalledge50 #11 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)0 ranks · 0 val-5 ranks · -1691 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye1413
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?
CeeDee Lamb. This week's consensus has CeeDee Lamb at WR4 (range #3–#7) and Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16); on the flex board it is #7 vs #24. Projections: 19.9 vs 18.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, CeeDee Lamb or Jonathan Taylor?
CeeDee Lamb. Rest-of-season consensus: CeeDee Lamb WR5 (range #5–#5) vs Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have CeeDee Lamb ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade CeeDee Lamb for Jonathan Taylor?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) CeeDee Lamb is ranked #9 overall and Jonathan Taylor #11, so CeeDee Lamb 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.