Efton Chism III or Jalen Nailor?
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: Efton Chism III
- Rest of season: Jalen Nailor — 3 of 5 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Efton Chism III | Jalen Nailor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 5 experts rank Efton Chism III ahead · 3 rank Jalen Nailor ahead | WR87#68–#106 | WR84#65–#105edge |
| Week 9 | WR55#48–#77edge | WR73#56–#85 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.3edge | 6.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #241 overall | 4 #221 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -11 ranks · -17 val | -15 ranks · -29 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 16% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Efton Chism III or Jalen Nailor?
- Efton Chism III. This week's consensus has Efton Chism III at WR55 (range #48–#77) and Jalen Nailor at WR73 (range #56–#85). Projections: 7.3 vs 6.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Efton Chism III or Jalen Nailor?
- Jalen Nailor. Rest-of-season consensus: Efton Chism III WR87 (range #68–#106) vs Jalen Nailor WR84 (range #65–#105). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Nailor ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Efton Chism III for Jalen Nailor?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Efton Chism III is ranked #241 overall and Jalen Nailor #221, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.