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 SmithMike Evans
Rest of season
1 of 2 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Mike Evans ahead
WR20#19–#21WR20#18–#22
Week 6WR49#12–#75WR12#11–#14edge
Week 6 projection (PPR)11.116.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)21 #36 overalledge16 #49 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-15 ranks · -1119 val+12 ranks · +293 val
Rostered98%94%
Bye108
StatusNo injury designationNo 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.