Jalen Coker · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 9

Jalen Coker or Xavier Worthy?

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

Start Jalen CokerJalen Coker projects 3.7 PPR points clear of Xavier Worthy in week 9, drawing DEN — the 27th-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
Jalen Coker START	vs DEN	14.0	27th · tough	9.1	1,437	healthy
Xavier Worthy	vs NYJ	10.3	21st	7.6	271	healthy

WRs vs DEN recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7) · Rashee Rice 11.3 pts (W8).

WRs vs NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Jalen Coker projects 3.7 points higher in PPR.
Jalen Coker faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Worthy faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jalen Coker carries the higher trade value — 1,437 against 271 (a 81% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jalen Coker gets the most. Momentum: Jalen Coker +210 and Xavier Worthy -219 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.