Jake Ferguson or Travis Kelce?

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: Travis Kelce
  • Rest of season: Travis Kelce — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Travis Kelce

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Jake FergusonTravis Kelce
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 7 rank Travis Kelce ahead
TE31#20–#39TE10#4–#13edge
Week 9TE37#28–#50TE9#5–#13edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)5.812.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #189 overall8 #106 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-62 ranks · -220 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered57%94%
Bye145
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.08281% to playNo 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 Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce. This week's consensus has Jake Ferguson at TE37 (range #28–#50) and Travis Kelce at TE9 (range #5–#13). Projections: 5.8 vs 12.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE31 (range #20–#39) vs Travis Kelce TE10 (range #4–#13). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Travis Kelce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Travis Kelce?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #189 overall and Travis Kelce #106, so Travis Kelce 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.