Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
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: Parker Washington
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Zay Flowers
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Parker Washington | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 7 experts rank Parker Washington ahead · 4 rank Zay Flowers ahead | WR15#9–#18 | WR14#11–#19 |
| Week 9 | WR16#11–#19edge | WR23#18–#31 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 23 #33 overall | 27 #27 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -5 ranks · -323 val | -13 ranks · -1589 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 99% |
| Bye | 7 | 13 |
| 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, Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
- Parker Washington. This week's consensus has Parker Washington at WR16 (range #11–#19) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31). Projections: 14.1 vs 14.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Parker Washington or Zay Flowers?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Parker Washington WR15 (range #9–#18) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Parker Washington for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Parker Washington is ranked #33 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Zay Flowers 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.