Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Christian Watson
- Rest of season: Christian Watson — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Christian Watson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Christian Watson | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Christian Watson ahead · 1 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR12#9–#13edge | WR18#17–#20 |
| Week 7 | WR8#5–#9edge | WR16#11–#19 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 16.9edge | 14.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 30 #24 overalledge | 21 #38 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +33 ranks · +1518 val | -17 ranks · -1214 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT · 0.92991% to play | 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 7, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
- Christian Watson. This week's consensus has Christian Watson at WR8 (range #5–#9) and DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #11–#19). Projections: 16.9 vs 14.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
- Christian Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian Watson WR12 (range #9–#13) vs DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Christian Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Christian Watson for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian Watson is ranked #24 overall and DeVonta Smith #38, so Christian Watson 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.