Who should I start in Week 9, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Washington?

Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 20.8 vs 10.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Washington?

Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ja'Marr Chase ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ja'Marr Chase for Malik Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 overall and Malik Washington #116, so Ja'Marr Chase 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.

Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Washington?

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: Ja'Marr Chase
Rest of season: Ja'Marr Chase — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Ja'Marr Chase

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	Ja'Marr Chase	Malik Washington
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Ja'Marr Chase ahead · 0 rank Malik Washington ahead	WR3#2–#3edge	WR53#37–#72
Week 9	WR4#3–#5edge	WR34#27–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)	20.8edge	10.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	62 #7 overalledge	7 #116 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-3 ranks · -1460 val	+26 ranks · +133 val
Rostered	100%	52%
Bye	6	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, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Washington?: Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 20.8 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or Malik Washington?: Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ja'Marr Chase ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ja'Marr Chase for Malik Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 overall and Malik Washington #116, so Ja'Marr Chase 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.