Who should I start in Week 9, Rashee Rice or Trey McBride?

Trey McBride. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18) and Trey McBride at TE3 (range #1–#4); on the flex board it is #33 vs #25. Projections: 14.1 vs 15.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Trey McBride?

Trey McBride. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29) vs Trey McBride TE2 (range #1–#3). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trey McBride ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Rashee Rice for Trey McBride?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #39 overall and Trey McBride #32, so Trey McBride 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.

Rashee Rice or Trey McBride?

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: Trey McBride
Rest of season: Trey McBride — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Trey McBride

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	Rashee Rice	Trey McBride
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Rashee Rice ahead · 6 rank Trey McBride ahead	#42#35–#49	#32#24–#38edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX33#31–#35	FLX25#13–#42edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.1	15.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	20 #39 overall	24 #32 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +122 val	-3 ranks · -194 val
Rostered	96%	100%
Bye	5	14
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, Rashee Rice or Trey McBride?: Trey McBride. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18) and Trey McBride at TE3 (range #1–#4); on the flex board it is #33 vs #25. Projections: 14.1 vs 15.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Trey McBride?: Trey McBride. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29) vs Trey McBride TE2 (range #1–#3). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trey McBride ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashee Rice for Trey McBride?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #39 overall and Trey McBride #32, so Trey McBride 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.