DK Metcalf 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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: DK Metcalf

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DK MetcalfMalachi Fields
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 0 rank Malachi Fields ahead
WR68#65–#71edgeWR69#62–#88
Week 9—WR58#55–#62
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.07.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #67 overalledge6 #147 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +49 val+27 ranks · +90 val
Rostered91%10%
Bye98
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, DK Metcalf or Malachi Fields?
Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf and Malachi Fields on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Malachi Fields?
DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DK Metcalf for Malachi Fields?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 overall and Malachi Fields #147, so DK Metcalf 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.