Keenan Allen or Travis Etienne Jr.?

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: Keenan Allen
  • Rest of season: Keenan Allen — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Keenan Allen

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Keenan AllenTravis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season (overall)
5 of 7 experts rank Keenan Allen ahead · 2 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead
#90#71–#116edge#106#85–#136
Week 9 (flex)FLX67#58–#82edgeFLX263#231–#344
Week 9 projection (PPR)10.9edge0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)10 #85 overalledge8 #104 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+47 ranks · +344 val-14 ranks · -122 val
Rostered55%81%
Bye138
StatusNo injury designationIR

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, Keenan Allen or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Keenan Allen. This week's consensus has Keenan Allen at WR31 (range #26–#39) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB89 (range #81–#95); on the flex board it is #67 vs #263. Projections: 10.9 vs 0.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Keenan Allen or Travis Etienne Jr.?
Keenan Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Keenan Allen WR44 (range #35–#56) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB34 (range #26–#52). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Keenan Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Keenan Allen for Travis Etienne Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Keenan Allen is ranked #85 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #104, so Keenan Allen 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.