Jaylen Waddle or KC Concepcion Jr.?
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: Jaylen Waddle
- Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Jaylen Waddle
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| Jaylen Waddle | KC Concepcion Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 1 rank KC Concepcion Jr. ahead | WR31#25–#37edge | WR35#28–#39 |
| Week 9 | WR26#22–#31edge | WR30#24–#41 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 11.8edge | 10.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #58 overalledge | 12 #69 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -24 ranks · -831 val | +10 ranks · +144 val |
| Rostered | 91% | 71% |
| Bye | 10 | 11 |
| 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, Jaylen Waddle or KC Concepcion Jr.?
- Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and KC Concepcion Jr. at WR30 (range #24–#41). Projections: 11.8 vs 10.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or KC Concepcion Jr.?
- Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs KC Concepcion Jr. WR35 (range #28–#39). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for KC Concepcion Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and KC Concepcion Jr. #69, so Jaylen Waddle 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.