Who should I start in Week 9, J.J. McCarthy or Tyson Bagent?

J.J. McCarthy. This week's consensus has J.J. McCarthy at QB20 (range #18–#23) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 15.6 vs 0.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, J.J. McCarthy or Tyson Bagent?

J.J. McCarthy. Rest-of-season consensus: J.J. McCarthy QB25 (range #22–#28) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have J.J. McCarthy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade J.J. McCarthy for Tyson Bagent?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) J.J. McCarthy is ranked #169 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, so J.J. McCarthy 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.

J.J. McCarthy or Tyson Bagent?

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: J.J. McCarthy
Rest of season: J.J. McCarthy — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: J.J. McCarthy

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	J.J. McCarthy	Tyson Bagent
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank J.J. McCarthy ahead · 0 rank Tyson Bagent ahead	QB25#22–#28edge	QB42#38–#44
Week 9	QB20#18–#23edge	QB41#36–#50
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.6edge	0.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #169 overalledge	2 #397 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+174 ranks · +261 val	-50 ranks · -32 val
Rostered	22%	1%
Bye	8	10
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, J.J. McCarthy or Tyson Bagent?: J.J. McCarthy. This week's consensus has J.J. McCarthy at QB20 (range #18–#23) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 15.6 vs 0.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, J.J. McCarthy or Tyson Bagent?: J.J. McCarthy. Rest-of-season consensus: J.J. McCarthy QB25 (range #22–#28) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have J.J. McCarthy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade J.J. McCarthy for Tyson Bagent?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) J.J. McCarthy is ranked #169 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, so J.J. McCarthy 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.