De'Zhaun Stribling · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 9

De'Zhaun Stribling or Xavier Worthy?

Wondering who you should start this week — De'Zhaun Stribling or Xavier Worthy? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Xavier WorthyXavier Worthy projects 9.2 PPR points clear of De'Zhaun Stribling 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
De'Zhaun Stribling	@ KC	1.1	31st · tough	–	17	IR
Xavier Worthy START	vs NYJ	10.3	21st	7.6	271	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7) · Jaylen Waddle 11.9 pts (W8).

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

Xavier Worthy projects 9.2 points higher in PPR.
De'Zhaun Stribling faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
De'Zhaun Stribling is flagged OUT.
Xavier Worthy faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Xavier Worthy carries the higher trade value — 271 against 17 (a 94% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Xavier Worthy gets the most. Momentum: De'Zhaun Stribling -4 and Xavier Worthy -219 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.