Dontayvion Wicks · KC Concepcion Jr. · 2026 week 9

Dontayvion Wicks or KC Concepcion Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dontayvion Wicks or KC Concepcion Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start KC Concepcion Jr.KC Concepcion Jr. projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Dontayvion Wicks in week 9, drawing NO — the 19th-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
Dontayvion Wicks	vs NYG	5.6	17th	6.8	–	Out
KC Concepcion Jr. START	@ NO	9.8	19th	12.6	816	healthy

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

KC Concepcion Jr. projects 4.2 points higher in PPR.
Dontayvion Wicks faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Dontayvion Wicks is flagged OUT.
KC Concepcion Jr. faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

KC Concepcion Jr. carries the higher trade value — 816 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving KC Concepcion Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.