George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
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: George Pickens
- Rest of season: George Pickens — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: George Pickens
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| George Pickens | Jaylen Waddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank George Pickens ahead · 0 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead | WR18#14–#20edge | WR31#25–#37 |
| Week 9 | WR16#12–#22edge | WR26#22–#31 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.2edge | 11.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #34 overalledge | 14 #58 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -1132 val | -24 ranks · -831 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 91% |
| Bye | 14 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.9485% to play | 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, George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
- George Pickens. This week's consensus has George Pickens at WR16 (range #12–#22) and Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31). Projections: 14.2 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Pickens or Jaylen Waddle?
- George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: George Pickens WR18 (range #14–#20) vs Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Pickens for Jaylen Waddle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Pickens is ranked #34 overall and Jaylen Waddle #58, so George Pickens 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.