Ja'Marr Chase or Mike Evans?
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 | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Ja'Marr Chase ahead · 0 rank Mike Evans ahead | WR3#2–#3edge | WR25#21–#30 |
| Week 9 | WR4#3–#5edge | WR72#19–#108 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.8edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 62 #7 overalledge | 18 #44 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -1460 val | +7 ranks · +219 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 95% |
| Bye | 6 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP → DNP · 0.20173% 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, Ja'Marr Chase or Mike Evans?
- Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and Mike Evans at WR72 (range #19–#108). Projections: 20.8 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or Mike Evans?
- Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs Mike Evans WR25 (range #21–#30). 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 Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 overall and Mike Evans #44, 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.