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 EgbukaKhalil Shakir
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 1 rank Khalil Shakir ahead
WR35#25–#49edgeWR48#47–#52
Week 9WR38#24–#59edgeWR44#35–#47
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.9edge9.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #64 overalledge10 #87 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-14 ranks · -322 val+6 ranks · +60 val
Rostered93%60%
Bye107
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, 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.