Jalen McMillan · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 9

Jalen McMillan or Xavier Worthy?

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

Start Xavier WorthyXavier Worthy projects 5.5 PPR points clear of Jalen McMillan in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 21st-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	@ DET	4.8	7th · soft	–	–	IR
Xavier Worthy START	vs NYJ	10.3	21st	7.6	271	healthy

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

Xavier Worthy projects 5.5 points higher in PPR.
Jalen McMillan faces DET, 7th most generous to WRs.
Jalen McMillan is flagged OUT.
Xavier Worthy faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Xavier Worthy carries the higher trade value — 271 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Xavier Worthy gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.