DeMario Douglas or Troy Franklin?

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: DeMario Douglas
  • Rest of season: DeMario Douglas — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: DeMario Douglas

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DeMario DouglasTroy Franklin
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank DeMario Douglas ahead · 1 rank Troy Franklin ahead
WR62#42–#88edgeWR98#90–#103
Week 9WR33#25–#47edgeWR96#83–#121
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.3edge2.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #153 overalledge3 #285 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+106 ranks · +230 val-14 ranks · -16 val
Rostered34%1%
Bye1110
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, DeMario Douglas or Troy Franklin?
DeMario Douglas. This week's consensus has DeMario Douglas at WR33 (range #25–#47) and Troy Franklin at WR96 (range #83–#121). Projections: 10.3 vs 2.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeMario Douglas or Troy Franklin?
DeMario Douglas. Rest-of-season consensus: DeMario Douglas WR62 (range #42–#88) vs Troy Franklin WR98 (range #90–#103). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeMario Douglas ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeMario Douglas for Troy Franklin?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeMario Douglas is ranked #153 overall and Troy Franklin #285, so DeMario Douglas 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.