Eli Stowers or Tyler Higbee?
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: Tyler Higbee
- Rest of season: Tyler Higbee — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Higbee
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Eli Stowers | Tyler Higbee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Eli Stowers ahead · 4 rank Tyler Higbee ahead | TE41#36–#47 | TE28#25–#30edge |
| Week 9 | TE49#38–#68 | TE21#18–#24edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.0 | 6.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #293 overall | 5 #168 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -4 val | +72 ranks · +155 val |
| Rostered | 6% | 11% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| 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, Eli Stowers or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Eli Stowers at TE49 (range #38–#68) and Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #18–#24). Projections: 2.0 vs 6.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Eli Stowers or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. Rest-of-season consensus: Eli Stowers TE41 (range #36–#47) vs Tyler Higbee TE28 (range #25–#30). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Higbee ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Eli Stowers for Tyler Higbee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Eli Stowers is ranked #293 overall and Tyler Higbee #168, so Tyler Higbee 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.