Josh Jacobs or Ladd McConkey?
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: Josh Jacobs
- Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Jacobs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Jacobs | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 2 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | #51#39–#69edge | #59#50–#71 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX29#17–#37edge | FLX62#55–#80 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.2edge | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #46 overalledge | 14 #57 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +104 ranks · +1166 val | -2 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 89% |
| Bye | 11 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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, Josh Jacobs or Ladd McConkey?
- Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37); on the flex board it is #29 vs #62. Projections: 15.2 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Ladd McConkey?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Ladd McConkey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, so Josh Jacobs 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.