Saquon Barkley 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: Saquon Barkley
- Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Zay Flowers
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Saquon Barkley | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Saquon Barkley ahead · 6 rank Zay Flowers ahead | #63#47–#80 | #28#22–#33edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX47#37–#62edge | FLX52#36–#67 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #62 overall | 27 #27 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -37 ranks · -1534 val | -13 ranks · -1589 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% to play | 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, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?
- Saquon Barkley. This week's consensus has Saquon Barkley at RB20 (range #15–#25) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31); on the flex board it is #47 vs #52. Projections: 14.2 vs 14.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Saquon Barkley or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Saquon Barkley for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Saquon Barkley is ranked #62 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.