Joshua Palmer or Malik Washington?
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: Malik Washington
- Rest of season: Malik Washington — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Malik Washington
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joshua Palmer | Malik Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 4 rank Malik Washington ahead | WR106#95–#116 | WR53#37–#72edge |
| Week 9 | WR111#99–#122 | WR34#27–#37edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.6 | 10.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #320 overall | 7 #116 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -31 ranks · -30 val | +26 ranks · +133 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 52% |
| Bye | 7 | 6 |
| 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 Malik Washington?
- Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 2.6 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Malik Washington?
- Malik Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Malik Washington?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #320 overall and Malik Washington #116, so Malik Washington 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.