DeVonta Smith · Emeka Egbuka · 2026 week 9

DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka?

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

Start DeVonta SmithDeVonta Smith projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Emeka Egbuka in week 9, drawing NYG — the 17th-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
DeVonta Smith START	vs NYG	12.3	17th	20.2	2,054	Questionable
Emeka Egbuka	@ CHI	10.5	13th	12.8	1,626	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 CHI recently: Jahan Dotson 14.7 pts (W6) · A.J. Brown 4.8 pts (W7) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 17.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

DeVonta Smith projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
Emeka Egbuka faces CHI, 13th most generous to WRs.
Emeka Egbuka is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 2,054 against 1,626 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -859 and Emeka Egbuka +399 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.