Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Ashton Jeanty
  • Rest of season: Ashton Jeanty — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Ashton Jeanty

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Ashton JeantyDeVonta Smith
Rest of season (overall)
5 of 7 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 2 rank DeVonta Smith ahead
#50#39–#89edge#56#46–#66
Week 9 (flex)FLX49#32–#71edgeFLX167#80–#223
Week 9 projection (PPR)12.6edge5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)18 #45 overalledge16 #52 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-29 ranks · -2165 val-26 ranks · -1220 val
Rostered99%96%
Bye1310
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play

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 9, Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?
Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB22 (range #14–#28) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128); on the flex board it is #49 vs #167. Projections: 12.6 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or DeVonta Smith?
Ashton Jeanty. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB19 (range #14–#27) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ashton Jeanty ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for DeVonta Smith?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #45 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, so Ashton Jeanty 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.