Jalen Royals or Jalen Tolbert?
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: Jalen Royals
- Rest of season: Jalen Royals
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jalen Royals | Jalen Tolbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | WR111#92–#130edge | WR127#123–#130 |
| Week 9 | WR104#88–#120edge | WR124#113–#144 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #321 overall | 2 #407 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +171 ranks · +123 val | -30 ranks · -17 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 5 | 6 |
| 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, Jalen Royals or Jalen Tolbert?
- Jalen Royals. This week's consensus has Jalen Royals at WR104 (range #88–#120) and Jalen Tolbert at WR124 (range #113–#144). Projections: 1.9 vs 1.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Royals or Jalen Tolbert?
- Jalen Royals. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Royals WR111 (range #92–#130) vs Jalen Tolbert WR127 (range #123–#130).
- Should I trade Jalen Royals for Jalen Tolbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Royals is ranked #321 overall and Jalen Tolbert #407, 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.