Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2). Projections: 5.3 vs 24.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Puka Nacua?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Puka Nacua #6, so Puka Nacua 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 Puka Nacua?

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: Puka Nacua
Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Puka Nacua

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	DeVonta Smith	Puka Nacua
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 7 rank Puka Nacua ahead	WR31#23–#51	WR2#2–#3edge
Week 9	WR84#29–#128	WR2#1–#2edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3	24.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overall	66 #6 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	+4 ranks · +1423 val
Rostered	96%	100%
Bye	10	11
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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Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2). Projections: 5.3 vs 24.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Puka Nacua?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Puka Nacua #6, so Puka Nacua 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.