Who should I start in Week 9, Jaylen Waddle or Xavier Worthy?

Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55). Projections: 11.8 vs 9.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Xavier Worthy?

Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Xavier Worthy?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, 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 Xavier Worthy?

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	Xavier Worthy
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Jaylen Waddle ahead · 0 rank Xavier Worthy ahead	WR31#25–#37edge	WR51#40–#65
Week 9	WR26#22–#31edge	WR46#33–#55
Week 9 projection (PPR)	11.8edge	9.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #58 overalledge	9 #95 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-24 ranks · -831 val	+7 ranks · +59 val
Rostered	91%	68%
Bye	10	5
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 Xavier Worthy?: Jaylen Waddle. This week's consensus has Jaylen Waddle at WR26 (range #22–#31) and Xavier Worthy at WR46 (range #33–#55). Projections: 11.8 vs 9.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylen Waddle or Xavier Worthy?: Jaylen Waddle. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylen Waddle WR31 (range #25–#37) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #40–#65). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylen Waddle ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylen Waddle for Xavier Worthy?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylen Waddle is ranked #58 overall and Xavier Worthy #95, 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.