Rashee Rice 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: Rashee Rice
  • Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Rashee Rice

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Rashee RiceStefon Diggs
Rest of season
5 of 7 experts rank Rashee Rice ahead · 2 rank Stefon Diggs ahead
WR23#18–#29edgeWR25#19–#28
Week 9WR16#15–#18edgeWR23#15–#28
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.1edge12.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)20 #39 overalledge16 #50 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +122 val+15 ranks · +340 val
Rostered96%89%
Bye57
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Rashee Rice or Stefon Diggs?
Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18) and Stefon Diggs at WR23 (range #15–#28). Projections: 14.1 vs 12.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Stefon Diggs?
Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29) vs Stefon Diggs WR25 (range #19–#28). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashee Rice for Stefon Diggs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #39 overall and Stefon Diggs #50, so Rashee Rice 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.