Javonte Williams or Rashee Rice?

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: Javonte Williams — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Javonte Williams

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Javonte WilliamsRashee Rice
Rest of season (overall)
7 of 7 experts rank Javonte Williams ahead · 0 rank Rashee Rice ahead
#17#15–#18edge#42#35–#49
Week 9 (flex)FLX12#8–#16edgeFLX33#31–#35
Week 9 projection (PPR)16.9edge14.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)41 #15 overalledge20 #39 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+7 ranks · +953 val+3 ranks · +122 val
Rostered100%96%
Bye145
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Javonte Williams or Rashee Rice?
Javonte Williams. This week's consensus has Javonte Williams at RB6 (range #4–#8) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18); on the flex board it is #12 vs #33. Projections: 16.9 vs 14.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Javonte Williams or Rashee Rice?
Javonte Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Javonte Williams RB8 (range #7–#9) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Javonte Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Javonte Williams for Rashee Rice?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Javonte Williams is ranked #15 overall and Rashee Rice #39, so Javonte Williams 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.