Deebo Samuel · De'Zhaun Stribling · 2026 week 1

Deebo Samuel or De'Zhaun Stribling?

Wondering who you should start this week — Deebo Samuel or De'Zhaun Stribling? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Deebo SamuelDeebo Samuel projects 3.2 PPR points clear of De'Zhaun Stribling in week 1, drawing LAR — the 12th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Deebo Samuel START @ LAR 10.1 12th 7.3 763 healthy
De'Zhaun Stribling @ LAR 6.9 12th 681 Questionable

WRs vs LAR recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 15.6 pts (W16) · David Sills 3.7 pts (W17) · Michael Wilson 15.9 pts (W18).

WRs vs LAR recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 15.6 pts (W16) · David Sills 3.7 pts (W17) · Michael Wilson 15.9 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deebo Samuel carries the higher trade value — 763 against 681 (a 11% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deebo Samuel gets the most. Momentum: Deebo Samuel +212 and De'Zhaun Stribling +240 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.