Who should I start in Week 6, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?

Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #17–#75) and Rashee Rice at WR40 (range #21–#109). Projections: 13.4 vs 14.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #15–#21) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #18–#29). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Rashee Rice?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #35 overall and Rashee Rice #51, 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.

DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?

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 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Rashee Rice
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 4 of 5 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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

	DeVonta Smith	Rashee Rice
Rest of season 4 of 5 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 1 rank Rashee Rice ahead	WR18#15–#21edge	WR25#18–#29
Week 6	WR49#17–#75	WR40#21–#109edge
Week 6 projection (PPR)	13.4	14.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #35 overalledge	16 #51 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1069 val	-25 ranks · -1193 val
Rostered	98%	97%
Bye	10	5
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.15403% to play	QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · DNP · 0.12678% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 6, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?: Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR49 (range #17–#75) and Rashee Rice at WR40 (range #21–#109). Projections: 13.4 vs 14.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #15–#21) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #18–#29). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Rashee Rice?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #35 overall and Rashee Rice #51, 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.