Malik Washington 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: Malik Washington
- Rest of season: Malik Washington — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Malik Washington
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Malik Washington | Troy Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Malik Washington ahead · 0 rank Troy Franklin ahead | WR53#37–#72edge | WR98#90–#103 |
| Week 9 | WR34#27–#37edge | WR96#83–#121 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 10.5edge | 2.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overalledge | 3 #285 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +26 ranks · +133 val | -14 ranks · -16 val |
| Rostered | 52% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| 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, Malik Washington or Troy Franklin?
- Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37) and Troy Franklin at WR96 (range #83–#121). Projections: 10.5 vs 2.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Washington or Troy Franklin?
- Malik Washington. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72) vs Troy Franklin WR98 (range #90–#103). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Washington ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malik Washington for Troy Franklin?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #116 overall and Troy Franklin #285, so Malik Washington 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.