DeVonta Smith · DJ Moore · 2026 week 8

DeVonta Smith or DJ Moore?

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

Start DJ MooreDJ Moore projects 2.5 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 8, drawing BAL — the 9th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
DeVonta Smith	vs NYG	11.5	17th	20.2	2,106	Out
DJ Moore START	vs BAL	14.0	9th	5.1	2,022	Questionable

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs BAL recently: Drake London 11.8 pts (W5) · Jerry Jeudy 6.9 pts (W6) · Tee Higgins 20.8 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

DJ Moore projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged RISK.
DJ Moore faces BAL, 9th most generous to WRs.
DJ Moore is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 2,106 against 2,022 (a 4% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -1098 and DJ Moore -527 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.