Demarcus Robinson · Jalen McMillan · 2026 week 9

Demarcus Robinson or Jalen McMillan?

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

Start Demarcus RobinsonDemarcus Robinson projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Jalen McMillan in week 9, drawing DAL — the 5th-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
Demarcus Robinson START	@ DAL	7.6	5th · soft	9.7	–	IR
Jalen McMillan	@ DET	4.8	7th · soft	–	–	IR

WRs vs DAL recently: Matthew Golden 16.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 12.7 pts (W7) · Michael Wilson 18.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs DET recently: Kendrick Bourne 7 pts (W5) · Christian Watson 5.7 pts (W7) · Justin Jefferson 9.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Demarcus Robinson projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
Demarcus Robinson faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.
Demarcus Robinson is flagged OUT.
Jalen McMillan faces DET, 7th most generous to WRs.
Jalen McMillan is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.