Who should I start in Week 9, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Washington?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 11.8 vs 10.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Washington?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Malik Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.

Jaylen Waddle or Malik Washington?

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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This week: Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season: Jaylen Waddle — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jaylen Waddle

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	Jaylen Waddle	Malik Washington
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 0 rank Malik Washington ahead	WR31#25–#37edge	WR53#37–#72
Week 9	WR26#22–#31edge	WR34#27–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)	11.8edge	10.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #58 overalledge	7 #116 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-24 ranks · -831 val	+26 ranks · +133 val
Rostered	91%	52%
Bye	10	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Washington?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 11.8 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Malik Washington?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Malik Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.