Jake Ferguson 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: Khalil Shakir
- Rest of season: Khalil Shakir — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Khalil Shakir
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| Jake Ferguson | Khalil Shakir | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 7 rank Khalil Shakir ahead | #190#145–#267 | #93#90–#102edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX177#132–#220 | FLX88#73–#92edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.8 | 9.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #191 overall | 10 #87 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -64 ranks · -225 val | +6 ranks · +60 val |
| Rostered | 57% | 60% |
| Bye | 14 | 7 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.08281% 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, Jake Ferguson or Khalil Shakir?
- Khalil Shakir. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE37 (range #28–#50) and Khalil Shakir at WR44 (range #35–#47); on the flex board it is #177 vs #88. Projections: 5.8 vs 9.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Khalil Shakir?
- Khalil Shakir. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE31 (range #20–#39) vs Khalil Shakir WR48 (range #47–#52). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Khalil Shakir ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Khalil Shakir?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #191 overall and Khalil Shakir #87, so Khalil Shakir 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.