Who should I start in Week 9, Josh Jacobs or Luther Burden III?

Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18); on the flex board it is #29 vs #31. Projections: 15.2 vs 14.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Luther Burden III?

Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Luther Burden III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so Luther Burden III 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 Jacobs or Luther Burden III?

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: Luther Burden III — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Luther Burden III

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Josh Jacobs	Luther Burden III
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 5 rank Luther Burden III ahead	#51#39–#69	#36#33–#40edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX29#17–#37edge	FLX31#26–#35
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.2	14.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #46 overall	21 #38 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+104 ranks · +1166 val	+10 ranks · +373 val
Rostered	96%	95%
Bye	11	10
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 Luther Burden III?: Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Luther Burden III at WR15 (range #11–#18); on the flex board it is #29 vs #31. Projections: 15.2 vs 14.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Luther Burden III?: Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Luther Burden III WR18 (range #15–#20). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Luther Burden III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Luther Burden III #38, so Luther Burden III 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.