Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Chris Olave
- Rest of season: Chris Olave — 91 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Chris Olave
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Chris Olave | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 91 of 113 experts rank Chris Olave ahead · 22 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR10#6–#18edge | WR13#5–#23 |
| Week 1 | WR8#5–#14edge | WR13#8–#19 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 39 #16 overalledge | 33 #21 overall |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 1, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
- Chris Olave. This week's consensus has Chris Olave at WR8 (range #5–#14) and DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19). Projections: 15.1 vs 14.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
- Chris Olave. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR10 (range #6–#18) vs DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23). 91 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Olave ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chris Olave for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Olave is ranked #16 overall and DeVonta Smith #21, so Chris Olave 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.