DeVonta Smith · Stefon Diggs · 2026 week 9

DeVonta Smith or Stefon Diggs?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeVonta Smith or Stefon Diggs? 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 1.5 PPR points clear of Stefon Diggs in week 9, drawing PIT — the 28th-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 START	vs PIT	13.7	28th · tough	20.2	1,872	Questionable
Stefon Diggs	vs LAR	12.2	24th	12.6	1,413	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 LAR recently: Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7) · Ladd McConkey 8.6 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

DeVonta Smith projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
DeVonta Smith faces PIT, 28th most generous to WRs.
DeVonta Smith is flagged WATCH.
Stefon Diggs faces LAR, 24th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DeVonta Smith carries the higher trade value — 1,872 against 1,413 (a 25% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DeVonta Smith gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -950 and Stefon Diggs +536 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.