DK Metcalf · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 9

DK Metcalf or Michael Wilson?

Wondering who you should start this week — DK Metcalf 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 1.9 PPR points clear of DK Metcalf in week 9, drawing SEA — the 32nd-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
DK Metcalf	@ CIN	11.0	12th	9.8	824	healthy
Michael Wilson START	@ SEA	12.9	32nd · tough	14.9	1,976	Questionable

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

WRs vs SEA recently: Jaylen Waddle 2.4 pts (W6) · Cyrus Allen 1.8 pts (W7) · Luther Burden III 11.6 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
DK Metcalf faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Michael Wilson faces SEA, 32nd most generous to WRs.
Michael Wilson is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,976 against 824 (a 58% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf -523 and Michael Wilson -825 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.