Jaylin Noel · John Metchie III · 2026 week 9

Jaylin Noel or John Metchie III?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jaylin Noel or John Metchie III? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start John Metchie IIIJohn Metchie III projects ahead of Jaylin Noel 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
Jaylin Noel	–	–	–	12.5	–	IR
John Metchie III START	vs DEN	3.2	27th · tough	4.3	–	healthy

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

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
John Metchie III faces DEN, 27th 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.