Who should I start in Week 9, Josh Jacobs or Makai Lemon?

Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45); on the flex board it is #29 vs #76. Projections: 15.2 vs 8.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Makai Lemon?

Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Makai Lemon?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Makai Lemon #78, 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.

Josh Jacobs or Makai Lemon?

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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This week: Josh Jacobs
Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Josh Jacobs

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

	Josh Jacobs	Makai Lemon
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 1 rank Makai Lemon ahead	#51#39–#69edge	#81#77–#83
Week 9 (flex)	FLX29#17–#37edge	FLX76#66–#89
Week 9 projection (PPR)	15.2edge	8.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	17 #46 overalledge	11 #78 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+104 ranks · +1166 val	+13 ranks · +146 val
Rostered	96%	65%
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 Makai Lemon?: Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45); on the flex board it is #29 vs #76. Projections: 15.2 vs 8.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Makai Lemon?: Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Makai Lemon?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Makai Lemon #78, 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.