Caleb Douglas · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Caleb Douglas or Michael Pittman Jr.?

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

Start Caleb DouglasCaleb Douglas projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman Jr. in week 9, drawing DET — the 7th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Caleb Douglas START vs DET 8.5 7th · soft 11.1 391 healthy
Michael Pittman Jr. @ CIN 6.8 12th 5.3 – IR

WRs vs DET recently: Kendrick Bourne 7 pts (W5) · Christian Watson 5.7 pts (W7) · Justin Jefferson 9.3 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?

Caleb Douglas carries the higher trade value — 391 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Douglas gets the most.

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