Denzel Boston or Jaylen Waddle?
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: Jaylen Waddle
- Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Jaylen Waddle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Denzel Boston | Jaylen Waddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 7 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 4 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | WR34#26–#45 | WR31#25–#37edge |
| Week 9 | WR27#24–#38 | WR26#22–#31edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.5 | 11.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #68 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +92 val | -24 ranks · -831 val |
| Rostered | 67% | 91% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Calf) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.89188% to play | 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, Denzel Boston or Jaylen Waddle?
- Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR27 (range #24–#38) and Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31). Projections: 10.5 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Jaylen Waddle?
- Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR34 (range #26–#45) vs Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Denzel Boston for Jaylen Waddle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #68 overall and Jaylen Waddle #58, so Jaylen Waddle 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.