Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or KC Concepcion Jr.?

KC Concepcion Jr.. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and KC Concepcion Jr. at WR30 (range #24–#41). Projections: 5.3 vs 10.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or KC Concepcion Jr.?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs KC Concepcion Jr. WR35 (range #28–#39). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for KC Concepcion Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and KC Concepcion Jr. #69, 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.

DeVonta Smith or KC Concepcion Jr.?

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: KC Concepcion Jr.
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	DeVonta Smith	KC Concepcion Jr.
Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank KC Concepcion Jr. ahead	WR31#23–#51edge	WR35#28–#39
Week 9	WR84#29–#128	WR30#24–#41edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3	10.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overalledge	12 #69 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	+10 ranks · +144 val
Rostered	96%	71%
Bye	10	11
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 KC Concepcion Jr.?: KC Concepcion Jr.. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and KC Concepcion Jr. at WR30 (range #24–#41). Projections: 5.3 vs 10.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or KC Concepcion Jr.?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs KC Concepcion Jr. WR35 (range #28–#39). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for KC Concepcion Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and KC Concepcion Jr. #69, 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.