DeVonta Smith or Stefon Diggs?

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: Stefon Diggs
  • Rest of season: Stefon Diggs — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

DeVonta SmithStefon Diggs
Rest of season
2 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 5 rank Stefon Diggs ahead
WR31#23–#51WR25#19–#28edge
Week 9WR84#29–#128WR23#15–#28edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)5.312.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #52 overall16 #50 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-26 ranks · -1220 val+15 ranks · +340 val
Rostered96%89%
Bye107
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to playNo 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 Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128) and Stefon Diggs at WR23 (range #15–#28). Projections: 5.3 vs 12.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Stefon Diggs?
Stefon Diggs. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Stefon Diggs WR25 (range #19–#28). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Stefon Diggs ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Stefon Diggs?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Stefon Diggs #50, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.