DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DeVonta Smith
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 61 of 113 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| DeVonta Smith | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 52 of 113 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 61 rank Malik Nabers ahead | WR13#5–#23 | WR13#7–#24 |
| Week 1 | WR13#8–#19edge | WR24#11–#49 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 31 #23 overall |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 1, DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
- DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19) and Malik Nabers at WR24 (range #11–#49). Projections: 14.6 vs 13.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23) vs Malik Nabers WR13 (range #7–#24). 61 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Malik Nabers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Malik Nabers #23, 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.