Jack Bech or Jalen Royals?
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: Jack Bech
- Rest of season: Jack Bech — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jack Bech | Jalen Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Jack Bech ahead · 1 rank Jalen Royals ahead | WR105#87–#115edge | WR111#92–#130 |
| Week 9 | WR93#84–#110edge | WR104#88–#120 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 4.4edge | 1.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #326 overall | 3 #321 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -12 ranks · -10 val | +171 ranks · +123 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 13 | 5 |
| 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, Jack Bech or Jalen Royals?
- Jack Bech. This week's consensus has Jack Bech at WR93 (range #84–#110) and Jalen Royals at WR104 (range #88–#120). Projections: 4.4 vs 1.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jack Bech or Jalen Royals?
- Jack Bech. Rest-of-season consensus: Jack Bech WR105 (range #87–#115) vs Jalen Royals WR111 (range #92–#130). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jack Bech ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jack Bech for Jalen Royals?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jack Bech is ranked #326 overall and Jalen Royals #321, 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.