DeMario Douglas · John Metchie III · 2026 week 9

DeMario Douglas or John Metchie III?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeMario Douglas or John Metchie III? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start DeMario DouglasDeMario Douglas projects 5.2 PPR points clear of John Metchie III in week 9, drawing GB — the 15th-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
DeMario Douglas START	vs GB	6.5	15th	13.8	324	healthy
John Metchie III	vs DEN	1.3	27th · tough	4.3	–	healthy

WRs vs GB recently: Ryan Flournoy 10 pts (W6) · Jameson Williams 21.1 pts (W7) · Jalen Coker 7.6 pts (W8).

WRs vs DEN recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7) · Rashee Rice 11.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

DeMario Douglas projects 5.2 points higher in PPR.
DeMario Douglas faces GB, 15th most generous to WRs.
John Metchie III faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeMario Douglas carries the higher trade value — 324 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeMario Douglas gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.