Denzel Boston or Xavier Worthy?

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: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Denzel Boston — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Denzel Boston

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Denzel BostonXavier Worthy
Rest of season
5 of 7 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 2 rank Xavier Worthy ahead
WR34#26–#45edgeWR51#40–#65
Week 9WR27#24–#38edgeWR46#33–#55
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.5edge9.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #68 overalledge9 #95 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+6 ranks · +92 val+7 ranks · +59 val
Rostered67%68%
Bye115
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Calf) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.89188% to playNo 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 Xavier Worthy?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR27 (range #24–#38) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55). Projections: 10.5 vs 9.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Xavier Worthy?
Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR34 (range #26–#45) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Denzel Boston for Xavier Worthy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #68 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, so Denzel Boston 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.