Keenan Allen · Xavier Hutchinson · 2026 week 9

Keenan Allen or Xavier Hutchinson?

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

Start Keenan AllenKeenan Allen projects 7.3 PPR points clear of Xavier Hutchinson in week 9, drawing DAL — the 5th-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
Keenan Allen START	vs DAL	11.4	5th · soft	12	536	healthy
Xavier Hutchinson	@ LAC	4.1	18th	8.5	–	healthy

WRs vs DAL recently: Matthew Golden 16.4 pts (W6) · Makai Lemon 12.7 pts (W7) · Michael Wilson 18.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Keenan Allen projects 7.3 points higher in PPR.
Keenan Allen faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Hutchinson faces LAC, 18th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Keenan Allen carries the higher trade value — 536 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Keenan Allen gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.