Who should I start in Week 9, Josh Downs or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #81 vs #47. Projections: 10.7 vs 14.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Downs for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 overall and Saquon Barkley #62, so Saquon Barkley 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.

Josh Downs or Saquon Barkley?

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: Saquon Barkley
Rest of season: Saquon Barkley — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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	Josh Downs	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Josh Downs ahead · 5 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	#77#66–#87	#63#47–#80edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX81#72–#89	FLX47#37–#62edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.7	14.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #75 overall	13 #62 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-12 ranks · -195 val	-37 ranks · -1534 val
Rostered	75%	99%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play

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, Josh Downs or Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Josh Downs at WR40 (range #34–#46) and Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #81 vs #47. Projections: 10.7 vs 14.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Downs or Saquon Barkley?: Saquon Barkley. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Saquon Barkley ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Downs for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Downs is ranked #75 overall and Saquon Barkley #62, so Saquon Barkley 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.