Joshua Palmer or Skyler Bell?
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: Joshua Palmer
- Rest of season: Joshua Palmer — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Joshua Palmer | Skyler Bell | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 1 rank Skyler Bell ahead | WR106#95–#116edge | WR111#100–#120 |
| Week 9 | WR111#99–#122edge | WR122#108–#134 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.6edge | 0.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #320 overall | 2 #344 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -31 ranks · -30 val | -11 ranks · -9 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 3% |
| Bye | 7 | 7 |
| 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 Skyler Bell?
- Joshua Palmer. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122) and Skyler Bell at WR122 (range #108–#134). Projections: 2.6 vs 0.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Skyler Bell?
- Joshua Palmer. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116) vs Skyler Bell WR111 (range #100–#120). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joshua Palmer ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Skyler Bell?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #320 overall and Skyler Bell #344, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.