DeVonta Smith · Justin Jefferson · 2026 week 9

DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?

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

Start Justin JeffersonJustin Jefferson projects 3.9 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 9, drawing BUF — the 3rd-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	vs PIT	13.7	28th · tough	20.2	1,826	Out
Justin Jefferson START	vs BUF	17.6	3rd · soft	13.8	5,394	healthy

WRs vs PIT recently: Emeka Egbuka 10.8 pts (W6) · Devaughn Vele 11.4 pts (W7) · Denzel Boston 3.7 pts (W8).

WRs vs BUF recently: Puka Nacua 20.7 pts (W5) · Tre Tucker 21.7 pts (W6) · Rashod Bateman 2.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Justin Jefferson projects 3.9 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces PIT, 28th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged RISK.
Justin Jefferson faces BUF, 3rd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Jefferson carries the higher trade value — 5,394 against 1,826 (a 66% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Jefferson gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -916 and Justin Jefferson -668 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.