Josh Jacobs or Tucker Kraft?
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 — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Jacobs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Jacobs | Tucker Kraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 1 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | #51#39–#69edge | #94#88–#100 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX29#17–#37edge | FLX69#51–#76 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.2edge | 11.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #46 overalledge | 9 #91 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +104 ranks · +1166 val | +1 ranks · +9 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 96% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft?
- Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16) and Tucker Kraft at TE11 (range #7–#12); on the flex board it is #29 vs #69. Projections: 15.2 vs 11.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or Tucker Kraft?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24) vs Tucker Kraft TE7 (range #5–#9). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Jacobs for Tucker Kraft?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #46 overall and Tucker Kraft #91, 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.