Who should I start in Week 9, DeVonta Smith or Tony Pollard?

Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and Tony Pollard on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Tony Pollard?

DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Tony Pollard RB63 (range #41–#106). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tony Pollard ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Tony Pollard?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Tony Pollard #63, 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 Tony Pollard?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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	DeVonta Smith	Tony Pollard
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 4 rank Tony Pollard ahead	#56#46–#66edge	#63#41–#106
Week 9 (flex)	FLX167#80–#223	—
Week 9 projection (PPR)	5.3edge	0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #52 overalledge	13 #63 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-26 ranks · -1220 val	+49 ranks · +550 val
Rostered	96%	90%
Bye	10	9
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 Tony Pollard?: Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and Tony Pollard on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Tony Pollard?: DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51) vs Tony Pollard RB63 (range #41–#106). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tony Pollard ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Tony Pollard?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #52 overall and Tony Pollard #63, 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.