Who should I start in Week 9, Malachi Fields or Troy Franklin?

Malachi Fields. This week's consensus has Malachi Fields at WR58 (range #55–#62) and Troy Franklin at WR96 (range #83–#121). Projections: 7.0 vs 2.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Malachi Fields or Troy Franklin?

Malachi Fields. Rest-of-season consensus: Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88) vs Troy Franklin WR98 (range #90–#103). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malachi Fields ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Malachi Fields for Troy Franklin?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malachi Fields is ranked #147 overall and Troy Franklin #285, so Malachi Fields 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.

Malachi Fields or Troy Franklin?

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: Malachi Fields
Rest of season: Malachi Fields — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Malachi Fields

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Malachi Fields	Troy Franklin
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Malachi Fields ahead · 0 rank Troy Franklin ahead	WR69#62–#88edge	WR98#90–#103
Week 9	WR58#55–#62edge	WR96#83–#121
Week 9 projection (PPR)	7.0edge	2.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #147 overalledge	3 #285 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+27 ranks · +90 val	-14 ranks · -16 val
Rostered	10%	1%
Bye	8	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Malachi Fields or Troy Franklin?: Malachi Fields. This week's consensus has Malachi Fields at WR58 (range #55–#62) and Troy Franklin at WR96 (range #83–#121). Projections: 7.0 vs 2.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Malachi Fields or Troy Franklin?: Malachi Fields. Rest-of-season consensus: Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88) vs Troy Franklin WR98 (range #90–#103). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malachi Fields ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Malachi Fields for Troy Franklin?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malachi Fields is ranked #147 overall and Troy Franklin #285, so Malachi Fields 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.