Kalif Raymond · KaVontae Turpin · 2026 week 9

Kalif Raymond or KaVontae Turpin?

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

Start Kalif RaymondKalif Raymond projects 5.1 PPR points clear of KaVontae Turpin in week 9, drawing TB — the 26th-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
Kalif Raymond START	vs TB	7.6	26th · tough	4.8	–	healthy
KaVontae Turpin	@ IND	2.5	23rd	3.7	–	Questionable

WRs vs TB recently: Germie Bernard 14.7 pts (W6) · Tetairoa McMillan 4 pts (W7) · Jahan Dotson 9.5 pts (W8).

WRs vs IND recently: Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7) · Brian Thomas Jr. 7.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Kalif Raymond projects 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Kalif Raymond faces TB, 26th most generous to WRs.
KaVontae Turpin faces IND, 23rd most generous to WRs.
KaVontae Turpin is flagged WATCH.

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.