Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?

Nico Collins. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15). Projections: 5.3 vs 15.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?

Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Nico Collins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Nico Collins 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.

DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?

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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This week: Nico Collins
Rest of season: Nico Collins — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Nico Collins

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	DeVonta Smith	Nico Collins
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 7 rank Nico Collins ahead	WR31#23–#51	WR14#13–#18edge
Week 9	WR84#29–#128	WR12#11–#15edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3	15.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overall	26 #29 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	-10 ranks · -949 val
Rostered	96%	99%
Bye	10	8
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% 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 9, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?: Nico Collins. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15). Projections: 5.3 vs 15.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?: Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Nico Collins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Nico Collins 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.