DeVonta Smith · Jameson Williams · 2026 week 8

DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams? 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 1.9 PPR points clear of Jameson Williams in week 8, drawing WAS — the 8th-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 START	@ WAS	12.0	8th · soft	20.2	2,082	Questionable
Jameson Williams	vs MIN	10.1	29th · tough	20.3	1,695	healthy

WRs vs WAS recently: Laquon Treadwell 4.2 pts (W4) · Malik Nabers 18.1 pts (W5) · Mike Evans 9.4 pts (W6).

WRs vs MIN recently: Malik Washington 7 pts (W4) · Chris Olave 4.6 pts (W5) · Keenan Allen 3.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

DeVonta Smith projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces WAS, 8th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
Jameson Williams faces MIN, 29th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 2,082 against 1,695 (a 19% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -1519 and Jameson Williams +548 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.