Jaylen Waddle or Tre Tucker?

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 WaddleTre Tucker
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 1 rank Tre Tucker ahead
WR31#25–#37edgeWR38#23–#46
Week 9WR26#22–#31edgeWR32#26–#41
Week 9 projection (PPR)11.8edge10.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)14 #58 overalledge11 #77 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-24 ranks · -831 val+61 ranks · +468 val
Rostered91%72%
Bye1013
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, Jaylen Waddle or Tre Tucker?
Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Tre Tucker at WR32 (range #26–#41). Projections: 11.8 vs 10.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Tre Tucker?
Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Tre Tucker WR38 (range #23–#46). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Tre Tucker?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Tre Tucker #77, 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.