Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
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: Javonte Williams
- Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Malik Nabers
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| Javonte Williams | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 5 rank Malik Nabers ahead | #17#15–#18 | #14#13–#16edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX12#8–#16edge | FLX19#8–#24 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.9edge | 15.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 41 #15 overall | 47 #12 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +7 ranks · +953 val | +12 ranks · +1754 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · -- → DNP · 0.64717% 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, Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
- Javonte Williams. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB6 (range #4–#8) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #12 vs #19. Projections: 16.9 vs 15.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB8 (range #7–#9) vs Malik Nabers WR7 (range #7–#8). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Javonte Williams for Malik Nabers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #15 overall and Malik Nabers #12, so Malik Nabers 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.