Brian Thomas Jr. · DK Metcalf · 2026 week 9

Brian Thomas Jr. or DK Metcalf?

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

Start DK MetcalfDK Metcalf projects 7.4 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas Jr. in week 9, drawing CIN — the 12th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Thomas Jr. @ BAL 3.8 10th 6.6 211 healthy
DK Metcalf START @ CIN 11.2 12th 9.8 796 healthy

WRs vs BAL recently: Jerry Jeudy 6.9 pts (W6) · Tee Higgins 20.8 pts (W7) · DJ Moore 12.6 pts (W8).

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

DK Metcalf carries the higher trade value — 796 against 211 (a 73% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DK Metcalf gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas Jr. -274 and DK Metcalf -691 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.