DK Metcalf or Mike Evans?

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: Mike Evans — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Mike Evans

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DK MetcalfMike Evans
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 7 rank Mike Evans ahead
WR68#65–#71WR25#21–#30edge
Week 9—WR72#19–#108
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.08.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #67 overall18 #44 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +49 val+7 ranks · +219 val
Rostered91%95%
Bye98
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP → DNP · 0.20173% to play

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 Mike Evans?
Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf and Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans?
Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Mike Evans WR25 (range #21–#30). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DK Metcalf for Mike Evans?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 overall and Mike Evans #44, so Mike Evans 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.