Patrick Mahomes II or Tyson Bagent?
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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
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| Patrick Mahomes II | Tyson Bagent | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 0 rank Tyson Bagent ahead | QB10#8–#12edge | QB42#38–#44 |
| Week 9 | QB7#4–#10edge | QB41#36–#50 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.1edge | 0.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overalledge | 2 #397 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -27 ranks · -483 val | -50 ranks · -32 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 1% |
| Bye | 5 | 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, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyson Bagent?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 20.1 vs 0.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Patrick Mahomes II or Tyson Bagent?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Patrick Mahomes II for Tyson Bagent?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Patrick Mahomes II is ranked #80 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.