Bucky Irving 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: Bucky Irving
- Rest of season: Bucky Irving — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bucky Irving
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Bucky Irving | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 1 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | #23#21–#23edge | #56#46–#66 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX19#14–#28edge | FLX167#80–#223 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.1edge | 5.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 32 #22 overalledge | 16 #52 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +22 ranks · +1346 val | -26 ranks · -1220 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 96% |
| Bye | 10 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (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, Bucky Irving or DeVonta Smith?
- Bucky Irving. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB10 (range #7–#13) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128); on the flex board it is #19 vs #167. Projections: 16.1 vs 5.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or DeVonta Smith?
- Bucky Irving. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB12 (range #11–#12) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bucky Irving ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bucky Irving for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #22 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, so Bucky Irving 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.