Joshua Palmer or Kalif Raymond?
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: Kalif Raymond
- Rest of season: Kalif Raymond — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kalif Raymond
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joshua Palmer | Kalif Raymond | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 4 rank Kalif Raymond ahead | WR106#95–#116 | WR72#60–#85edge |
| Week 9 | WR111#99–#122 | WR61#57–#74edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.6 | 6.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #320 overall | 5 #187 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -31 ranks · -30 val | -15 ranks · -40 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 9% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.10314% to play | 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, Joshua Palmer or Kalif Raymond?
- Kalif Raymond. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122) and Kalif Raymond at WR61 (range #57–#74). Projections: 2.6 vs 6.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Kalif Raymond?
- Kalif Raymond. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116) vs Kalif Raymond WR72 (range #60–#85). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kalif Raymond ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Kalif Raymond?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #320 overall and Kalif Raymond #187, so Kalif Raymond 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.