Chris Olave · DeVonta Smith · 2026 week 9

Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?

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

Start Chris OlaveChris Olave projects 3.1 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 9, drawing CLE — the 20th-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
Chris Olave START	vs CLE	15.4	20th	11.5	5,233	healthy
DeVonta Smith	vs NYG	12.3	17th	20.2	2,054	Questionable

WRs vs CLE recently: Zay Flowers 6.7 pts (W6) · Carnell Tate 4.9 pts (W7) · Germie Bernard 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

Chris Olave projects 3.1 points higher in PPR.
Chris Olave faces CLE, 20th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chris Olave carries the higher trade value — 5,233 against 2,054 (a 61% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chris Olave gets the most. Momentum: Chris Olave -815 and DeVonta Smith -859 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.