Jalen McMillan · Jerry Jeudy · 2026 week 9

Jalen McMillan or Jerry Jeudy?

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

Start Jalen McMillanJalen McMillan projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Jerry Jeudy in week 9, drawing DET — the 7th-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 McMillan START	@ DET	4.8	7th · soft	–	–	IR
Jerry Jeudy	@ NO	3.3	19th	7.3	–	healthy

WRs vs DET recently: Kendrick Bourne 7 pts (W5) · Christian Watson 5.7 pts (W7) · Justin Jefferson 9.3 pts (W8).

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

Jalen McMillan projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
Jalen McMillan faces DET, 7th most generous to WRs.
Jalen McMillan is flagged OUT.
Jerry Jeudy faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.