Cooper Kupp or Malachi Fields?
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: Malachi Fields — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Malachi Fields
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Cooper Kupp | Malachi Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Cooper Kupp ahead · 7 rank Malachi Fields ahead | WR81#74–#90 | WR69#62–#88edge |
| Week 9 | WR58#55–#66 | WR58#55–#62 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #223 overall | 6 #147 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +5 val | +27 ranks · +90 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 10% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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, Cooper Kupp or Malachi Fields?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Cooper Kupp is WR58 (range #55–#66) and Malachi Fields is WR58 (range #55–#62) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cooper Kupp or Malachi Fields?
- Malachi Fields. Rest-of-season consensus: Cooper Kupp WR81 (range #74–#90) vs Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malachi Fields ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cooper Kupp for Malachi Fields?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cooper Kupp is ranked #223 overall and Malachi Fields #147, so Malachi Fields 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.