Carnell Tate or DeVonta Smith?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Carnell Tate — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Carnell Tate | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 8 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR33#29–#38edge | WR35#22–#46 |
| Week 5 | WR26#17–#33 | — |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.1 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #65 overall | 22 #35 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +35 val | -14 ranks · -1069 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 98% |
| Bye | 9 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Back) · -- → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.95% to play | OUT (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% 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 5, Carnell Tate or DeVonta Smith?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Carnell Tate and DeVonta Smith on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or DeVonta Smith?
- Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR33 (range #29–#38) vs DeVonta Smith WR35 (range #22–#46). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carnell Tate for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #65 overall and DeVonta Smith #35, 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.