DeVonta Smith or Ja'Kobi Lane?
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: Ja'Kobi Lane
- Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
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| DeVonta Smith | Ja'Kobi Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank Ja'Kobi Lane ahead | WR31#23–#51edge | WR68#61–#77 |
| Week 9 | WR84#29–#128 | WR77#59–#94edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overalledge | 5 #164 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -26 ranks · -1220 val | +41 ranks · +105 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 22% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% 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 9, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Kobi Lane?
- Ja'Kobi Lane. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Ja'Kobi Lane at WR77 (range #59–#94). Projections: 5.3 vs 5.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Kobi Lane?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Ja'Kobi Lane WR68 (range #61–#77). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Ja'Kobi Lane?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Ja'Kobi Lane #164, 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.