Darnell Mooney or Ja'Kobi Lane?
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: Ja'Kobi Lane
- Rest of season: Ja'Kobi Lane — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ja'Kobi Lane
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| Darnell Mooney | Ja'Kobi Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Darnell Mooney ahead · 7 rank Ja'Kobi Lane ahead | WR98#89–#107 | WR68#61–#77edge |
| Week 9 | WR82#74–#91 | WR77#59–#94edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 4.3 | 5.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #279 overall | 5 #164 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -14 val | +41 ranks · +105 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 22% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| 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, Darnell Mooney or Ja'Kobi Lane?
- Ja'Kobi Lane. This week's consensus has Darnell Mooney at WR82 (range #74–#91) and Ja'Kobi Lane at WR77 (range #59–#94). Projections: 4.3 vs 5.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Mooney or Ja'Kobi Lane?
- Ja'Kobi Lane. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Mooney WR98 (range #89–#107) vs Ja'Kobi Lane WR68 (range #61–#77). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ja'Kobi Lane ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darnell Mooney for Ja'Kobi Lane?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Mooney is ranked #279 overall and Ja'Kobi Lane #164, so Ja'Kobi Lane 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.