Chris Olave 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: Chris Olave
- Rest of season: Chris Olave — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Chris Olave
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Chris Olave | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Chris Olave ahead · 0 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR8#6–#9edge | WR31#23–#51 |
| Week 9 | WR8#6–#11edge | WR84#29–#128 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.6edge | 5.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 43 #14 overalledge | 16 #52 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -2 ranks · -420 val | -26 ranks · -1220 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 96% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
- Chris Olave. This week's consensus has Chris Olave at WR8 (range #6–#11) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128). Projections: 15.6 vs 5.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
- Chris Olave. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Olave WR8 (range #6–#9) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 7 of 7 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 #14 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, 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.