Emeka Egbuka or Khalil Shakir?
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: Emeka Egbuka
- Rest of season: Emeka Egbuka — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Emeka Egbuka
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| Emeka Egbuka | Khalil Shakir | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 1 rank Khalil Shakir ahead | WR35#25–#49edge | WR48#47–#52 |
| Week 9 | WR38#24–#59edge | WR44#35–#47 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.9edge | 9.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overalledge | 10 #87 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -322 val | +6 ranks · +60 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 60% |
| Bye | 10 | 7 |
| 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, Emeka Egbuka or Khalil Shakir?
- Emeka Egbuka. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59) and Khalil Shakir at WR44 (range #35–#47). Projections: 10.9 vs 9.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Khalil Shakir?
- Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49) vs Khalil Shakir WR48 (range #47–#52). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Khalil Shakir?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #64 overall and Khalil Shakir #87, so Emeka Egbuka 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.