DK Metcalf · Parker Washington · 2026 week 9

DK Metcalf or Parker Washington?

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

Start Parker WashingtonParker Washington projects 3.1 PPR points clear of DK Metcalf in week 9, drawing BAL — the 10th-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
Parker Washington START	@ BAL	14.1	10th	14.8	3,782	healthy

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

WRs vs BAL recently: Jerry Jeudy 6.9 pts (W6) · Tee Higgins 20.8 pts (W7) · DJ Moore 12.6 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Parker Washington projects 3.1 points higher in PPR.
DK Metcalf faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Parker Washington faces BAL, 10th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Parker Washington carries the higher trade value — 3,782 against 824 (a 78% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Parker Washington gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf -523 and Parker Washington +796 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.