CeeDee Lamb · Nico Collins · 2026 week 9

CeeDee Lamb or Nico Collins?

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

Start CeeDee LambCeeDee Lamb projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Nico Collins in week 9, drawing IND — the 23rd-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 START @ IND 20.2 23rd 17.7 7,900 healthy
Nico Collins @ LAC 17.8 18th 8 4,139 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 LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

CeeDee Lamb carries the higher trade value — 7,900 against 4,139 (a 48% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving CeeDee Lamb gets the most. Momentum: CeeDee Lamb -527 and Nico Collins -1009 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.