Adonai Mitchell · Zavion Thomas · 2026 week 9

Adonai Mitchell or Zavion Thomas?

Wondering who you should start this week — Adonai Mitchell or Zavion Thomas? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Adonai MitchellAdonai Mitchell projects 7.3 PPR points clear of Zavion Thomas in week 9, drawing KC — the 31st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Adonai Mitchell START	@ KC	10.3	31st · tough	16.2	442	healthy
Zavion Thomas	vs TB	3.0	26th · tough	3.4	–	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7) · Jaylen Waddle 11.9 pts (W8).

WRs vs TB recently: Germie Bernard 14.7 pts (W6) · Tetairoa McMillan 4 pts (W7) · Jahan Dotson 9.5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Adonai Mitchell projects 7.3 points higher in PPR.
Adonai Mitchell faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Zavion Thomas faces TB, 26th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Adonai Mitchell carries the higher trade value — 442 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Adonai Mitchell gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.