DK Metcalf · Jameson Williams · 2026 week 1

DK Metcalf or Jameson Williams?

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

Start Jameson WilliamsJameson Williams projects 2 PPR points clear of DK Metcalf in week 1, drawing NO — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
DK Metcalf vs ATL 11.9 9th 14.8 1,243 Questionable
Jameson Williams START vs NO 13.9 21st 10.4 2,316 healthy

WRs vs ATL recently: Michael Wilson 11.2 pts (W16) · Puka Nacua 10.7 pts (W17) · Ronnie Bell 8.3 pts (W18).

WRs vs NO recently: Adonai Mitchell 4.3 pts (W16) · Elic Ayomanor 9.7 pts (W17) · Drake London 13.8 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jameson Williams carries the higher trade value — 2,316 against 1,243 (a 46% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jameson Williams gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf -455 and Jameson Williams -103 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.