Kenny Gainwell or Stefon Diggs?
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: Stefon Diggs
- Rest of season: Stefon Diggs — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Stefon Diggs
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| Kenny Gainwell | Stefon Diggs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Kenny Gainwell ahead · 7 rank Stefon Diggs ahead | #166#130–#184 | #53#45–#58edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX104#90–#146 | FLX52#41–#63edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.8 | 12.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #166 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +15 ranks · +340 val |
| Rostered | 48% | 89% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Kenny Gainwell or Stefon Diggs?
- Stefon Diggs. This week's consensus has Kenny Gainwell at RB35 (range #27–#47) and Stefon Diggs at WR23 (range #15–#28); on the flex board it is #104 vs #52. Projections: 7.8 vs 12.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kenny Gainwell or Stefon Diggs?
- Stefon Diggs. Rest-of-season consensus: Kenny Gainwell RB45 (range #34–#53) vs Stefon Diggs WR25 (range #19–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Stefon Diggs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kenny Gainwell for Stefon Diggs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kenny Gainwell is ranked #166 overall and Stefon Diggs #50, so Stefon Diggs 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.