Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
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 | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Ja'Marr Chase ahead · 0 rank Nico Collins ahead | WR3#2–#3edge | WR14#13–#18 |
| Week 9 | WR4#3–#5edge | WR12#11–#15 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.8edge | 15.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 62 #7 overalledge | 26 #29 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -1460 val | -10 ranks · -949 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| Bye | 6 | 8 |
| 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 Nico Collins?
- Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15). Projections: 20.8 vs 15.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
- Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 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 Nico Collins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 overall and Nico Collins #29, 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.