Tank Dell · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 9

Tank Dell or Xavier Worthy?

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

Start Xavier WorthyXavier Worthy projects 7.5 PPR points clear of Tank Dell 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
Tank Dell	@ LAC	2.8	18th	5.5	86	healthy
Xavier Worthy START	vs NYJ	10.3	21st	7.6	229	healthy

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

Xavier Worthy projects 7.5 points higher in PPR.
Tank Dell faces LAC, 18th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Worthy faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Xavier Worthy carries the higher trade value — 229 against 86 (a 62% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Xavier Worthy gets the most. Momentum: Tank Dell +17 and Xavier Worthy -267 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.