Geno Smith · Jameis Winston · 2026 week 9

Geno Smith or Jameis Winston?

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

Start Geno SmithGeno Smith projects ahead of Jameis Winston in week 9, drawing KC — the 28th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Geno Smith START	@ KC	15.1	28th · tough	18.8	156	healthy
Jameis Winston	–	–	–	13.5	–	healthy

QBs vs KC recently: Justin Herbert 9.8 pts (W6) · Sam Darnold 15 pts (W7) · Bo Nix 19.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Geno Smith faces KC, 28th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Geno Smith carries the higher trade value — 156 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Geno Smith gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.