Carnell Tate · Mike Evans · 2026 week 9

Carnell Tate or Mike Evans?

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

Start Mike EvansMike Evans projects 3 PPR points clear of Carnell Tate in week 9, drawing LV — the 8th-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	vs JAX	13.4	9th	10.2	1,735	Out
Mike Evans START	vs LV	16.4	8th · soft	17.1	2,952	Questionable

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

WRs vs LV recently: Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7) · Adonai Mitchell 20.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Mike Evans projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Carnell Tate faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.
Carnell Tate is flagged OUT.
Mike Evans faces LV, 8th most generous to WRs.
Mike Evans is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Mike Evans carries the higher trade value — 2,952 against 1,735 (a 41% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Evans gets the most. Momentum: Carnell Tate +114 and Mike Evans +1208 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.