Mike Evans · Tee Higgins · 2026 week 9

Mike Evans or Tee Higgins?

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

Start Mike EvansMike Evans projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Tee Higgins 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
Mike Evans START	@ DAL	19.8	5th · soft	17.1	2,702	Out
Tee Higgins	@ ATL	16.5	16th	22.8	5,354	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 ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Mike Evans projects 3.3 points higher in PPR.
Mike Evans faces DAL, 5th most generous to WRs.
Mike Evans is flagged OUT.
Tee Higgins faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tee Higgins carries the higher trade value — 5,354 against 2,702 (a 50% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tee Higgins gets the most. Momentum: Mike Evans +782 and Tee Higgins +1904 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.