DeVonta Smith or DK Metcalf?

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: even on the consensus — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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DeVonta SmithDK Metcalf
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank DK Metcalf ahead
WR35#22–#46WR36#31–#40
Week 5—WR20#16–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)—12.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)22 #35 overalledge12 #68 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-14 ranks · -1069 val+6 ranks · +92 val
Rostered98%92%
Bye109
StatusOUT (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to playNo 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 5, DeVonta Smith or DK Metcalf?
Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and DK Metcalf 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, DeVonta Smith or DK Metcalf?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR35 (range #22–#46) vs DK Metcalf WR36 (range #31–#40). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for DK Metcalf?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #35 overall and DK Metcalf #68, 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.