Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?

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: Joe Burrow
  • Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Joe Burrow

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Joe BurrowMalik Willis
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Joe Burrow ahead · 0 rank Malik Willis ahead
QB3#2–#3edgeQB17#14–#21
Week 9QB1#1–#3edgeQB14#12–#19
Week 9 projection (PPR)21.3edge17.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)26 #28 overalledge8 #113 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+32 ranks · +1252 val+16 ranks · +92 val
Rostered99%30%
Bye66
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, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Joe Burrow at QB1 (range #1–#3) and Malik Willis at QB14 (range #12–#19). Projections: 21.3 vs 17.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Burrow or Malik Willis?
Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Burrow QB3 (range #2–#3) vs Malik Willis QB17 (range #14–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Joe Burrow for Malik Willis?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Burrow is ranked #28 overall and Malik Willis #113, so Joe Burrow 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.