Jalen Tolbert or Zavion Thomas?
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: Zavion Thomas
- Rest of season: Jalen Tolbert
- Trade value: close to even
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| Jalen Tolbert | Zavion Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | WR127#123–#130edge | WR130#124–#135 |
| Week 9 | WR124#113–#144 | WR112#100–#129edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 1.1 | 2.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #407 overall | 2 #408 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -30 ranks · -17 val | -68 ranks · -43 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| 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 Tolbert or Zavion Thomas?
- Zavion Thomas. This week's consensus has Jalen Tolbert at WR124 (range #113–#144) and Zavion Thomas at WR112 (range #100–#129). Projections: 1.1 vs 2.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Tolbert or Zavion Thomas?
- Jalen Tolbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Tolbert WR127 (range #123–#130) vs Zavion Thomas WR130 (range #124–#135).
- Should I trade Jalen Tolbert for Zavion Thomas?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Tolbert is ranked #407 overall and Zavion Thomas #408, 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.