Jalen Royals or Jauan Jennings?
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: Jauan Jennings
- Rest of season: Jauan Jennings — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jalen Royals | Jauan Jennings | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Jalen Royals ahead · 4 rank Jauan Jennings ahead | WR111#92–#130 | WR86#71–#106edge |
| Week 9 | WR104#88–#120 | WR93#84–#108edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 1.9 | 3.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #321 overall | 4 #222 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +171 ranks · +123 val | -2 ranks · -3 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 11% |
| Bye | 5 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Calf) · LIMIT · 0.80563% to play |
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 Jauan Jennings?
- Jauan Jennings. This week's consensus has Jalen Royals at WR104 (range #88–#120) and Jauan Jennings at WR93 (range #84–#108). Projections: 1.9 vs 3.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Royals or Jauan Jennings?
- Jauan Jennings. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Royals WR111 (range #92–#130) vs Jauan Jennings WR86 (range #71–#106). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jauan Jennings ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Royals for Jauan Jennings?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Royals is ranked #321 overall and Jauan Jennings #222, 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.