Who should I start in Week 9, Chris Olave or Jonathan Taylor?

Chris Olave. This week's consensus has Chris Olave at WR8 (range #6–#11) and Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16); on the flex board it is #17 vs #24. Projections: 15.6 vs 18.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or Jonathan Taylor?

Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR8 (range #6–#9) vs Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chris Olave for Jonathan Taylor?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Olave is ranked #14 overall and Jonathan Taylor #11, so Jonathan Taylor 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.

Chris Olave 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: Chris Olave
Rest of season: Jonathan Taylor — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jonathan Taylor

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Chris Olave	Jonathan Taylor
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Chris Olave ahead · 6 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead	#16#16–#16	#11#5–#15edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX17#11–#26edge	FLX24#14–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.6	18.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	43 #14 overall	50 #11 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-2 ranks · -420 val	-5 ranks · -1691 val
Rostered	99%	100%
Bye	8	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, Chris Olave or Jonathan Taylor?: Chris Olave. This week's consensus has Chris Olave at WR8 (range #6–#11) and Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16); on the flex board it is #17 vs #24. Projections: 15.6 vs 18.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or Jonathan Taylor?: Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR8 (range #6–#9) vs Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Olave for Jonathan Taylor?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Olave is ranked #14 overall and Jonathan Taylor #11, so Jonathan Taylor 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.