CeeDee Lamb · Jaxon Smith-Njigba · 2026 week 9

CeeDee Lamb or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

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

Start Jaxon Smith-NjigbaJaxon Smith-Njigba projects 3.8 PPR points clear of CeeDee Lamb in week 9, drawing ARI — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
CeeDee Lamb @ IND 20.2 23rd 17.7 7,900 healthy
Jaxon Smith-Njigba START vs ARI 24.0 6th · soft 26.8 10,299 healthy

WRs vs IND recently: Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7) · Brian Thomas Jr. 7.2 pts (W8).

WRs vs ARI recently: Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7) · Ryan Flournoy 10.1 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba carries the higher trade value — 10,299 against 7,900 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets the most. Momentum: CeeDee Lamb -527 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba +606 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.