DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Malik Nabers
- Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Malik Nabers
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| DeVonta Smith | Malik Nabers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 8 rank Malik Nabers ahead | WR18#17–#20 | WR11#9–#14edge |
| Week 7 | WR16#9–#25 | WR12#7–#17edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 34 #20 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -1214 val | +2 ranks · +225 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.51783% 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 7, DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #9–#25) and Malik Nabers at WR12 (range #7–#17). Projections: 14.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Malik Nabers?
- Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs Malik Nabers WR11 (range #9–#14). 8 of 8 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 #38 overall and Malik Nabers #20, so Malik Nabers 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.