Who should I start in Week 9, Christian Watson or Jonathan Taylor?

Jonathan Taylor. This week's consensus has Christian Watson at WR13 (range #9–#19) and Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16); on the flex board it is #28 vs #24. Projections: 15.0 vs 18.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian Watson or Jonathan Taylor?

Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian Watson WR10 (range #6–#13) 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 Christian Watson for Jonathan Taylor?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian Watson is ranked #18 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.

Christian Watson 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: Jonathan Taylor
Rest of season: Jonathan Taylor — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jonathan Taylor

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Christian Watson	Jonathan Taylor
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Christian Watson ahead · 6 rank Jonathan Taylor ahead	#21#17–#29	#11#5–#15edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX28#22–#41	FLX24#14–#37edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.0	18.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	36 #18 overall	50 #11 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+17 ranks · +1444 val	-5 ranks · -1691 val
Rostered	96%	100%
Bye	11	13
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Rib) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.93038% to play	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, Christian Watson or Jonathan Taylor?: Jonathan Taylor. This week's consensus has Christian Watson at WR13 (range #9–#19) and Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16); on the flex board it is #28 vs #24. Projections: 15.0 vs 18.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian Watson or Jonathan Taylor?: Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian Watson WR10 (range #6–#13) 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 Christian Watson for Jonathan Taylor?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian Watson is ranked #18 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.