Ja'Marr Chase · Jaxon Smith-Njigba · 2026 week 9

Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jaxon Smith-NjigbaJaxon Smith-Njigba projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Ja'Marr Chase in week 9, drawing ARI — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ja'Marr Chase @ ATL 19.7 16th 22.7 8,684 healthy
Jaxon Smith-Njigba START vs ARI 24.0 6th · soft 26.8 10,299 healthy

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs ARI recently: Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7) · Ryan Flournoy 10.1 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba carries the higher trade value — 10,299 against 8,684 (a 16% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets the most. Momentum: Ja'Marr Chase +724 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba +606 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.