A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
Who to start in Week 6, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 13 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DeVonta Smith
- Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| A.J. Brown | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank A.J. Brown ahead · 2 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR23#22–#23 | WR20#19–#21edge |
| Week 6 | WR57#22–#76 | WR49#12–#75edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 11.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 19 #42 overall | 21 #36 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -31 ranks · -3070 val | -15 ranks · -1119 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | IR | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 6, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
- DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has A.J. Brown at WR57 (range #22–#76) and DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #12–#75). Projections: 0.0 vs 11.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: A.J. Brown WR23 (range #22–#23) vs DeVonta Smith WR20 (range #19–#21). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade A.J. Brown for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) A.J. Brown is ranked #42 overall and DeVonta Smith #36, so DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.