Carnell Tate · DeVonta Smith · 2026 week 9

Carnell Tate or DeVonta Smith?

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

Start Carnell TateCarnell Tate projects 1.8 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 9, drawing JAX — the 9th-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
Carnell Tate START	vs JAX	13.4	9th	10.2	1,650	Out
DeVonta Smith	vs NYG	11.6	17th	20.2	2,053	Out

WRs vs JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Carnell Tate projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Carnell Tate faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.
Carnell Tate is flagged OUT.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged RISK.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 2,053 against 1,650 (a 20% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate +678 and DeVonta Smith -1283 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.