Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson?

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: Colston Loveland
  • Rest of season: Colston Loveland — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Colston Loveland

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Colston LovelandJake Ferguson
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank Jake Ferguson ahead
TE5#2–#7edgeTE31#20–#39
Week 9TE4#4–#7edgeTE37#28–#50
Week 9 projection (PPR)12.8edge5.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #65 overalledge5 #189 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+15 ranks · +224 val-62 ranks · -220 val
Rostered96%57%
Bye1014
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.08281% 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, Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson?
Colston Loveland. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE4 (range #4–#7) and Jake Ferguson at TE37 (range #28–#50). Projections: 12.8 vs 5.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Jake Ferguson?
Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE5 (range #2–#7) vs Jake Ferguson TE31 (range #20–#39). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Colston Loveland for Jake Ferguson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #65 overall and Jake Ferguson #189, so Colston Loveland 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.