KC Concepcion Jr. · Quentin Johnston · 2026 week 9

KC Concepcion Jr. or Quentin Johnston?

Wondering who you should start this week — KC Concepcion Jr. or Quentin Johnston? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start KC Concepcion Jr.KC Concepcion Jr. projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Quentin Johnston in week 9, drawing NO — the 19th-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
KC Concepcion Jr. START	@ NO	10.3	19th	12.6	720	healthy
Quentin Johnston	vs HOU	7.5	4th · soft	6.5	–	healthy

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs HOU recently: Wan'Dale Robinson 5.3 pts (W5) · Jakobi Meyers 8.3 pts (W6) · Malik Nabers 11.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

KC Concepcion Jr. projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
KC Concepcion Jr. faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.
Quentin Johnston faces HOU, 4th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

KC Concepcion Jr. carries the higher trade value — 720 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving KC Concepcion Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.