Chris Olave or Malik Nabers?

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: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Malik Nabers

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Chris OlaveMalik Nabers
Rest of season
2 of 7 experts rank Chris Olave ahead · 5 rank Malik Nabers ahead
WR8#6–#9WR7#7–#8edge
Week 9WR8#6–#11WR8#3–#10
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.615.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)45 #13 overall47 #12 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -220 val+12 ranks · +1754 val
Rostered99%99%
Bye88
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Knee) · -- → DNP · 0.64717% to play

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 Malik Nabers?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Chris Olave is WR8 (range #6–#11) and Malik Nabers is WR8 (range #3–#10) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or Malik Nabers?
Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR8 (range #6–#9) vs Malik Nabers WR7 (range #7–#8). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Olave for Malik Nabers?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Olave is ranked #13 overall and Malik Nabers #12, so Malik Nabers 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.