Justin Jefferson or Khalil Shakir?
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: Justin Jefferson
- Rest of season: Justin Jefferson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Justin Jefferson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Justin Jefferson | Khalil Shakir | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Justin Jefferson ahead · 0 rank Khalil Shakir ahead | WR12#6–#17edge | WR48#47–#52 |
| Week 9 | WR9#6–#12edge | WR44#35–#47 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.3edge | 9.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 10 #87 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -375 val | +6 ranks · +60 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 60% |
| Bye | 6 | 7 |
| 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, Justin Jefferson or Khalil Shakir?
- Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has Justin Jefferson at WR9 (range #6–#12) and Khalil Shakir at WR44 (range #35–#47). Projections: 16.3 vs 9.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Jefferson or Khalil Shakir?
- Justin Jefferson. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Jefferson WR12 (range #6–#17) vs Khalil Shakir WR48 (range #47–#52). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Jefferson for Khalil Shakir?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Jefferson is ranked #21 overall and Khalil Shakir #87, so Justin Jefferson 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.