DeVonta Smith or Michael Wilson?

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: Michael Wilson
  • Rest of season: Michael Wilson — 4 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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

DeVonta SmithMichael Wilson
Rest of season
3 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 4 rank Michael Wilson ahead
WR31#23–#51WR28#21–#33edge
Week 9WR84#29–#128WR24#19–#28edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)5.313.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #52 overalledge14 #59 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-26 ranks · -1220 val+5 ranks · +100 val
Rostered96%92%
Bye1014
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to playNo 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 Michael Wilson?
Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Michael Wilson at WR24 (range #19–#28). Projections: 5.3 vs 13.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Michael Wilson?
Michael Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Michael Wilson WR28 (range #21–#33). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Michael Wilson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Michael Wilson #59, 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.