Antonio Williams · Zachariah Branch · 2026 week 9

Antonio Williams or Zachariah Branch?

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

Start Antonio WilliamsAntonio Williams projects 4.8 PPR points clear of Zachariah Branch in week 9, drawing LAR — the 24th-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
Antonio Williams START	vs LAR	7.5	24th	8.2	466	healthy
Zachariah Branch	vs KC	2.7	31st · tough	2.4	–	Out

WRs vs LAR recently: Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7) · Ladd McConkey 8.6 pts (W8).

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

🎓 The coach's read

Antonio Williams projects 4.8 points higher in PPR.
Antonio Williams faces LAR, 24th most generous to WRs.
Zachariah Branch faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
Zachariah Branch is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Antonio Williams carries the higher trade value — 466 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Antonio Williams gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.