John Metchie III · Kendrick Bourne · 2026 week 9

John Metchie III or Kendrick Bourne?

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

Start Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne projects 4 PPR points clear of John Metchie III 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
John Metchie III	vs DEN	3.2	27th · tough	4.3	–	healthy
Kendrick Bourne START	vs NYJ	7.2	21st	5.8	5	IR

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

Kendrick Bourne projects 4 points higher in PPR.
John Metchie III faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.
Kendrick Bourne faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.
Kendrick Bourne is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kendrick Bourne carries the higher trade value — 5 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kendrick Bourne gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.