DeVonta Smith · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 5

DeVonta Smith or Michael Wilson?

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

Start Michael WilsonMichael Wilson projects 3.5 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 5, drawing DET — the 3rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
DeVonta Smith	@ JAX	12.5	13th	16.2	2,899	Questionable
Michael Wilson START	vs DET	16.0	3rd · soft	15.4	2,671	healthy

WRs vs JAX recently: Jaylen Waddle 13.8 pts (W2) · Mack Hollins 8.7 pts (W3) · Tee Higgins 15.7 pts (W4).

WRs vs DET recently: Joshua Palmer 10.3 pts (W2) · Garrett Wilson 16.7 pts (W3) · Tetairoa McMillan 31.2 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 3.5 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces JAX, 13th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
Michael Wilson faces DET, 3rd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 2,899 against 2,671 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -1208 and Michael Wilson +1304 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.