Chuba Hubbard or Justin Jefferson?

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: Chuba Hubbard
  • Rest of season: Chuba Hubbard — 4 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Chuba Hubbard

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Chuba HubbardJustin Jefferson
Rest of season (overall)
4 of 7 experts rank Chuba Hubbard ahead · 3 rank Justin Jefferson ahead
#20#15–#28edge#22#12–#34
Week 9 (flex)FLX11#10–#16edgeFLX21#11–#27
Week 9 projection (PPR)16.816.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)39 #16 overalledge33 #21 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+38 ranks · +2428 val-3 ranks · -375 val
Rostered97%100%
Bye56
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, Chuba Hubbard or Justin Jefferson?
Chuba Hubbard. This week's consensus has Chuba Hubbard at RB6 (range #5–#8) and Justin Jefferson at WR9 (range #6–#12); on the flex board it is #11 vs #21. Projections: 16.8 vs 16.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chuba Hubbard or Justin Jefferson?
Chuba Hubbard. Rest-of-season consensus: Chuba Hubbard RB10 (range #7–#13) vs Justin Jefferson WR12 (range #6–#17). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chuba Hubbard ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chuba Hubbard for Justin Jefferson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chuba Hubbard is ranked #16 overall and Justin Jefferson #21, so Chuba Hubbard 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.