Chig Okonkwo or Eli Stowers?
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: Chig Okonkwo
- Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Chig Okonkwo
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| Chig Okonkwo | Eli Stowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 0 rank Eli Stowers ahead | TE16#13–#20edge | TE41#36–#47 |
| Week 9 | TE18#16–#24edge | TE49#38–#68 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.7edge | 2.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #128 overalledge | 3 #293 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +24 ranks · +104 val | -3 ranks · -4 val |
| Rostered | 24% | 6% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| 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, Chig Okonkwo or Eli Stowers?
- Chig Okonkwo. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE18 (range #16–#24) and Eli Stowers at TE49 (range #38–#68). Projections: 7.7 vs 2.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Eli Stowers?
- Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE16 (range #13–#20) vs Eli Stowers TE41 (range #36–#47). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Eli Stowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #128 overall and Eli Stowers #293, so Chig Okonkwo 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.