Who should I start in Week 9, Jonathan Taylor or Zay Flowers?

Jonathan Taylor. This week's consensus has Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31); on the flex board it is #24 vs #52. Projections: 18.7 vs 14.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathan Taylor or Zay Flowers?

Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jonathan Taylor for Zay Flowers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathan Taylor is ranked #11 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Jonathan Taylor 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 Zay Flowers?

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: Jonathan Taylor
Rest of season: Jonathan Taylor — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jonathan Taylor

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

	Jonathan Taylor	Zay Flowers
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Jonathan Taylor ahead · 0 rank Zay Flowers ahead	#11#5–#15edge	#28#22–#33
Week 9 (flex)	FLX24#14–#37edge	FLX52#36–#67
Week 9 projection (PPR)	18.7edge	14.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	50 #11 overalledge	27 #27 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-5 ranks · -1691 val	-13 ranks · -1589 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	13
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 Zay Flowers?: Jonathan Taylor. This week's consensus has Jonathan Taylor at RB12 (range #7–#16) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31); on the flex board it is #24 vs #52. Projections: 18.7 vs 14.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathan Taylor or Zay Flowers?: Jonathan Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathan Taylor RB7 (range #4–#10) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathan Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jonathan Taylor for Zay Flowers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathan Taylor is ranked #11 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Jonathan Taylor 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.