Demarcus Robinson · Xavier Hutchinson · 2026 week 9

Demarcus Robinson or Xavier Hutchinson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Demarcus Robinson or Xavier Hutchinson? 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 3.4 PPR points clear of Xavier Hutchinson 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
Xavier Hutchinson	@ LAC	4.2	18th	8.5	–	healthy

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

WRs vs LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Demarcus Robinson projects 3.4 points higher in PPR.
Demarcus Robinson faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.
Demarcus Robinson is flagged OUT.
Xavier Hutchinson faces LAC, 18th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

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

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.