Who should I start in Week 9, Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2); on the flex board it is #24 vs #3. Projections: 18.7 vs 24.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jonathan Taylor for Puka Nacua?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathan Taylor is ranked #11 overall and Puka Nacua #6, so Puka Nacua 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.

Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua?

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: Puka Nacua
Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Puka Nacua

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	Jonathan Taylor	Puka Nacua
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Jonathan Taylor ahead · 5 rank Puka Nacua ahead	#11#5–#15	#6#6–#6edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX24#14–#37	FLX3#2–#3edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	18.7	24.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	50 #11 overall	66 #6 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-5 ranks · -1691 val	+4 ranks · +1423 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	13	11
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, Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2); on the flex board it is #24 vs #3. Projections: 18.7 vs 24.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathan Taylor or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jonathan Taylor for Puka Nacua?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathan Taylor is ranked #11 overall and Puka Nacua #6, so Puka Nacua 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.