DeMario Douglas · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 9

DeMario Douglas or Xavier Worthy?

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

Start Xavier WorthyXavier Worthy projects 4.1 PPR points clear of DeMario Douglas in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 21st-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	vs GB	6.5	15th	13.8	324	healthy
Xavier Worthy START	vs NYJ	10.6	21st	7.6	351	healthy

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

WRs vs NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Xavier Worthy projects 4.1 points higher in PPR.
DeMario Douglas faces GB, 15th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Worthy faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Xavier Worthy carries the higher trade value — 351 against 324 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Xavier Worthy gets the most. Momentum: DeMario Douglas +354 and Xavier Worthy -41 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.