DeVonta Smith · George Pickens · 2026 week 9

DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?

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

Start George Pickens — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.2 points. The matchup leans George Pickens (IND allow the 23rd-most WR points), but you can defend either call.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
DeVonta Smith	vs NYG	12.3	17th	20.2	2,054	Questionable
George Pickens START	@ IND	13.5	23rd	11.9	3,009	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 IND recently: Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7) · Brian Thomas Jr. 7.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

George Pickens projects 1.2 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
George Pickens faces IND, 23rd most generous to WRs.
George Pickens is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

George Pickens carries the higher trade value — 3,009 against 2,054 (a 32% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving George Pickens gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -859 and George Pickens -406 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.