DeVonta Smith · Rashee Rice · 2026 week 9

DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?

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

Start Rashee RiceRashee Rice projects 3.4 PPR points clear of DeVonta Smith in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 21st-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 NYG	12.3	17th	20.2	2,054	Questionable
Rashee Rice START	vs NYJ	15.7	21st	15.5	2,942	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 NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Rashee Rice projects 3.4 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
Rashee Rice faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.
Rashee Rice is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashee Rice carries the higher trade value — 2,942 against 2,054 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashee Rice gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -859 and Rashee Rice +219 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.