Who should I start in Week 9, Ryan Flournoy or Tyler Higbee?

Ryan Flournoy. This week's consensus has Ryan Flournoy at WR43 (range #35–#48) and Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #18–#24); on the flex board it is #87 vs #109. Projections: 9.0 vs 6.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ryan Flournoy or Tyler Higbee?

Ryan Flournoy. Rest-of-season consensus: Ryan Flournoy WR58 (range #44–#78) vs Tyler Higbee TE28 (range #25–#30). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ryan Flournoy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ryan Flournoy for Tyler Higbee?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ryan Flournoy is ranked #129 overall and Tyler Higbee #171, so Ryan Flournoy 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.

Ryan Flournoy or Tyler Higbee?

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: Ryan Flournoy
Rest of season: Ryan Flournoy — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Ryan Flournoy

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	Ryan Flournoy	Tyler Higbee
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 5 experts rank Ryan Flournoy ahead · 0 rank Tyler Higbee ahead	#133#97–#209edge	#170#158–#177
Week 9 (flex)	FLX87#75–#95edge	FLX109#101–#117
Week 9 projection (PPR)	9.0edge	6.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #129 overalledge	5 #171 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+56 ranks · +199 val	+69 ranks · +146 val
Rostered	38%	11%
Bye	14	11
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, Ryan Flournoy or Tyler Higbee?: Ryan Flournoy. This week's consensus has Ryan Flournoy at WR43 (range #35–#48) and Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #18–#24); on the flex board it is #87 vs #109. Projections: 9.0 vs 6.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ryan Flournoy or Tyler Higbee?: Ryan Flournoy. Rest-of-season consensus: Ryan Flournoy WR58 (range #44–#78) vs Tyler Higbee TE28 (range #25–#30). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ryan Flournoy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ryan Flournoy for Tyler Higbee?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ryan Flournoy is ranked #129 overall and Tyler Higbee #171, so Ryan Flournoy 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.