DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 13 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Mike Evans
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| DeVonta Smith | Mike Evans | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Mike Evans ahead | WR20#19–#21 | WR20#18–#22 |
| Week 6 | WR49#12–#75 | WR12#11–#14edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 11.1 | 16.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #36 overalledge | 16 #49 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -15 ranks · -1119 val | +12 ranks · +293 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 94% |
| 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 6, DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans?
- Mike Evans. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #12–#75) and Mike Evans at WR12 (range #11–#14). Projections: 11.1 vs 16.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR20 (range #19–#21) vs Mike Evans WR20 (range #18–#22). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Mike Evans?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #36 overall and Mike Evans #49, 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.