DeVonta Smith · Emeka Egbuka · 2026 week 1

DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka?

Start DeVonta SmithDeVonta Smith projects 3.2 PPR points clear of Emeka Egbuka in week 1, drawing WAS — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
DeVonta Smith START	vs WAS	14.9	6th · soft	9.6	4,268	Questionable
Emeka Egbuka	@ CIN	11.7	27th · tough	3.9	4,136	healthy

WRs vs WAS recently: DeVonta Smith 10.2 pts (W16) · KaVontae Turpin 14.6 pts (W17) · DeVonta Smith 5.2 pts (W18).

WRs vs CIN recently: Malik Washington 9.2 pts (W16) · Michael Wilson 14.9 pts (W17) · Malachi Corley 3.8 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 4,268 against 4,136 (a 3% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith +684 and Emeka Egbuka +475 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.