DeVonta Smith or Jalen Coker?
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
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Jalen Coker
- Rest of season: Jalen Coker — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| DeVonta Smith | Jalen Coker | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 5 rank Jalen Coker ahead | WR31#23–#51 | WR25#20–#37edge |
| Week 9 | WR84#29–#128 | WR20#16–#30edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.3 | 12.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overall | 16 #49 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -26 ranks · -1220 val | +13 ranks · +313 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 91% |
| Bye | 10 | 5 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Jalen Coker?
- Jalen Coker. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Jalen Coker at WR20 (range #16–#30). Projections: 5.3 vs 12.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Jalen Coker?
- Jalen Coker. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Jalen Coker WR25 (range #20–#37). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Coker ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Jalen Coker?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Jalen Coker #49, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.